LAC 46:LXXX.719. Prevention Specialist-In-Training (PSIT)

A. The ADRA shall recognize as a PSIT each candidate who: 1. documents that he is actively pursuing a career as a LPP, CPP or RPP; 2. is at least 18 years of age; 3. is a legal resident of the United States; 4. is not in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the ADRA; 5. does not now, and has not had, an addictive disorder and/or compulsive gambling disorder for a period of two years from the date of application; 6. has not been convicted of, pleaded guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony unless the applicant has applied for and been granted a waiver by the ADRA. The applicant shall sign a form prescribed by the ADRA authorizing the ADRA to obtain a criminal history or to conduct a criminal background check; 7. signs a statement that the applicant has read and will abide by the Code of Ethics; and 8. provide three letters of recommendation; B. PSIT status is granted for a 12 month period, during which the PSIT shall comply with the ADRA guidelines for PSIT supervision; 1. The PSIT shall be allowed to maintain the PSIT status for an aggregate period not to exceed 72 months. C. The ADRA shall develop PSIT supervision guidelines and post the guidelines on the ADRA website, which guidelines shall be considered the minimum standards applicable to all PSIT and PSIT supervisors. D. A PSIT must work toward the requisite hours of work experience under the supervision of a CPS, licensed mental health professional (LMHP), LPP, CPP, or RPP to maintain PSIT status. D. Renewal 1. For a PSIT to be considered for renewal: a. a completed renewal application approved by the ADRA must be filed, prior to the expiration date; b. include proof that within one year prior to the expiration date, the PSIT completed a minimum of 20 hours of education directly applicable to or related to the prevention domains; and c. include documentation of the continued supervision by a CPS. 2. In addition, the renewal applicant must: a. report any violations of the ADRA statute and rules and disciplinary action by any other credentialing board. b. report any changes in sobriety status, including relapse and recovery dates. c. report any felony arrests and felony convictions. d. Report any changes in contact information, including name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.