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Vermont Statutes Title 26. Professions and Occupations, § 3236. Licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor eligibility

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) To be eligible for licensure as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor, an applicant shall:

(1) have received a master's degree or doctorate in a human services field from an accredited educational institution, including a degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or an allied mental health field, or a master's degree or higher in a health care profession regulated under this title or Title 33, after having successfully completed a course of study with course work including theories of human development, diagnostic and counseling techniques, professional ethics, and a supervised clinical practicum;

(2)(A) hold or be qualified to hold a current alcohol and drug counselor certification from the Office; or

(B) hold an International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium certification from another U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction or a U.S. or Canadian national certification organization approved by the Director;

(3) successfully pass the examination approved by the Director; and

(4) complete 2,000 hours of supervised practice as set forth in rule.

(b) A person who is engaged in supervised practice toward licensure who is not within the preferred provider network shall be registered on the roster of nonlicensed and noncertified psychotherapists.

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