Md. Code Regs. 10.58.07.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.58.07.06 - Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug

A. The scope of practice for a certified professional counselor-alcohol and drug consists of the following activities:

(1) Biopsychosocial evaluation, including screening, assessment, and participating in the development of diagnostic impressions for SUDs and CODs;

(2) Treatment planning for SUDs and CODs, including initial, ongoing, continuity of care, discharge, and planning for relapse prevention;

(3) Referral;

(4) Service coordination and case management in the areas of SUDs and CODs;

(5) Counseling, therapy, and trauma-informed care with individuals, families, and groups in the areas of SUDs and CODs;

(6) Client, family, and community education;

(7) Documentation;

(8) Professional and ethical responsibilities; and

(9) Supervisory responsibilities for all categories of certified alcohol and drug counselors or trainees in the certification track.

B. Renewal.

(1) To renew certified professional counselor-alcohol and drug certification, the applicant, before the current certificate expiration, shall:

(a) Complete an application on a form approved by the Board;

(b) Pay the required application fee set forth in COMAR 10.58.02; and

(c) Attest to completion of continuing education activities as specified in COMAR 10.58.05.05 and .06.

(2) The Board may not renew the certification of any certified professional counselor-alcohol and drug who fails to complete all requirements for renewal before the expiration date of the current certification.

C. The Board may not reinstate the certification of a certified professional counselor-alcohol and drug who has failed to renew for any reason.

Md. Code Regs. 10.58.07.06

Regulations .06 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 2001 (28:22 Md. R. 1932); adopted permanently effective January 21, 2002 (29:1 Md. R. 23)
Regulation .06 amended effective 42:22 Md. R. 1379, eff.11/9/2015; amended effective 45:26 Md. R. 1247, eff. 12/31/2018; amended and recodified from .05 effective 48:13 Md. R. 508, eff. 6/28/2021