R4-6-706. Clinical Supervision for Addiction Counselor Licensure

A. During the supervised work experience required under R4-6- 705, an applicant for addiction counselor licensure shall demonstrate that the applicant received, for the level of licensure sought, at least the number of hours of clinical supervision specified in R4-6-705 that meets the requirements in subsection (B) and R4-6-212. B. The Board shall accept hours of clinical supervision for addiction licensure if the focus of the supervised hours relates to addiction and: 1. The supervision is provided by someone who meets the educational requirements under R4-6-214. 2. At least 50 hours are supervised by: a. An independent addiction counselor licensed by the Board; or b. An independently licensed behavioral health professional who: i. Provides evidence of knowledge and experience in addiction treatment; and ii. Is approved by the ARC or designee, and 3. The remaining hours are from the following behavioral health professionals who meet the educational requirements under R4-6-214: a. A licensed professional counselor, b. A licensed clinical social worker, c. A licensed marriage and family therapist, d. A licensed psychologist, or e. An individual for whom an exemption was obtained under R4-6-212.01.