Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 10.58.07.06 - Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and DrugA. 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;(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;(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