LAC 46:LXXX.720. Certified Prevention Supervisor (CPS)

A. The ADRA shall recognize as a CPS each candidate who possesses the requirements set forth in R.S. 37:3387.14 E, in addition to the following: 1. is a legal resident of the United States; 2. is not currently and has not had any addictive disorder and/or compulsive gambling disorder for a period of two years prior to the application; 3. 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; 4. signs a form prescribed by the ADRA authorizing the ADRA to obtain a criminal history or to conduct a criminal background check; 5. signs a statement that the applicant has read and will abide by the Code of Ethics; 6. documents a minimum of 10,000 hours of work experience in the field of prevention; 7. documents a minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience in a prevention supervisory position; and 8. provides evidence of the completion of a minimum of 30 hours in ADRA approved prevention supervision education. B. Scope of supervision 1. An LPP recognized as a CPS may provide supervision for LPP, CPP, RPP, or PSIT; and 2. A CPP recognized as CPS may provide supervision for CPP, RPP, or PSIT. C. Renewal 1. For a CPS credential 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 two years prior to expiration date, the CPS has completed eight hours of supervision education from an approved educational provider (AEP) or an approved institute of higher education (AIHE) related to the prevention domains and six hours in prevention ethics; and c. include proof of a current and valid LPP or CPP credential. 2. In addition, the renewal will require the applicant to: 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.