LAC 46:LXXX.301. Scope of Practice

A. The practice of addictive disorder counseling within the meaning and intent of these rules and regulations shall consist of the rendering of professional guidance to individuals suffering from addictive disorders to assist them in gaining an understanding of the nature of their disorder and developing and maintaining a responsible life style. The scope of practice shall include making appropriate referrals to qualified professionals, providing counseling to family members when appropriate, and utilizing the core functions and KSA's of addictive disorder counseling. B. The practice of prevention within the meaning and intent of these rules and regulations shall consist of the rendering of prevention services. The scope of the practice shall include collaboration with qualified professionals and utilization of the performance domains of prevention to increase the awareness of high risk behaviors and the perception that high risk behaviors are, or potentially can be, harmful. In addition to any other positive outcomes that may be sought, the practice of prevention seeks to: 1. reduce the availability of alcohol, tobacco and other substances to youth; achieve long term reductions in underage drinking and the use of tobacco and other drugs; 2. reduce the underage access to and use of alcohol; 3. address other substance use and substance-use related behaviors including increased or retained employment or educational status; 4. decrease criminal justice involvement; 5. increase stability in family and living conditions; 6. increase access to services (including treatment services); 7. increase social supports and social connectedness. C. Nothing in these rules and regulations shall be construed to authorize an addiction counselor, compulsive gambling counselor, or prevention professional to practice medicine, social work, or psychology, or to provide any counseling other than addictive disorders counseling or prevention services. An addiction counselor, compulsive gambling counselor, or prevention professional shall not order, administer, or interpret psychological tests or utilize psychometric procedures.