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 California Code of Regulations (Last Updated: August 6, 2014)
 Title 9. Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
 Division 4. Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
 Chapter 8. Certification of Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors
 Subchapter 2. Requirement for Certification for Individuals Providing Counseling Services in Aod Recovery and Treatment Programs

  § 13015. Requirements for Certification of Licensed Professionals.  

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  • (a) As used in this regulation, “licensed professional” means a physician licensed by the Medical Board of California; or a psychologist licensed by the Board of Psychology; or a clinical social worker or marriage and family therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or an intern registered with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
    (b) Licensed professionals, providing counseling services in an AOD program, who are in good standing with their licensing agency, shall not be required to become certified as AOD counselors pursuant to this Chapter. As used in this regulation, “in good standing” means that the individual's license is valid and is not revoked, suspended, or otherwise terminated.
    (c) Licensed professionals, providing counseling services in an AOD program, shall provide to the AOD program by which they are employed, for retention in their personnel files, a copy of their license to practice in the State of California.
    (d) Licensed professionals, providing counseling services in an AOD program, shall complete 36 hours of continuing education during every two year period of licensure beginning January 1, 2006. Such continuing education shall be based on the curriculum described in Section 13055 and shall be provided or approved by the AOD program employing the licensed professional or one of the certifying organizations specified in Section 13035. Licensed professionals shall be required to complete 36 hours of continuing education during every two year period of licensure; however, at the discretion of the employing AOD program, the continuing education units required by the licensed professional's licensing board shall satisfy this requirement.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 3-25-2005; operative 4-1-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 12).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11755 and 11834.50, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 11833 and 11834.27, Health and Safety Code.