2011 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 32 Professions and Occupations
32-3321 Licensed substance abuse technician; licensed associate substance abuse counselor; licensed independent substance abuse counselor; licensure; qualifications; supervision

32-3321. Licensed substance abuse technician; licensed associate substance abuse counselor; licensed independent substance abuse counselor; licensure; qualifications; supervision

A. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of substance abuse counseling as a licensed substance abuse technician shall present evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has:

1. Received one of the following:

(a) An associate of applied science degree in chemical dependency with an emphasis on counseling, as determined by the substance abuse credentialing committee, from a regionally accredited college or university.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2009, a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science with an emphasis on counseling, as determined by the substance abuse credentialing committee, from a regionally accredited college or university.

2. Passed an examination approved by the substance abuse credentialing committee.

B. A licensed substance abuse technician shall only practice under direct supervision as prescribed by the board.

C. The board may waive the education requirement for an applicant requesting licensure as a substance abuse technician if the applicant provides services pursuant to contracts or grants with the federal government under the authority of Public Law 93-638 (25 United States Code sections 450 through 450(n)) or Public Law 94-437 (25 United States Code sections 1601 through 1683). A person who becomes licensed as a substance abuse technician pursuant to this subsection shall only provide substance abuse services to those persons who are eligible for services pursuant to Public Law 93-638 (25 United States Code sections 450 through 450(n)) or Public Law 94-437 (25 United States Code section 1601 through 1683).

D. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of substance abuse counseling as a licensed associate substance abuse counselor shall present evidence satisfactory to the board that the person has:

1. Received one of the following:

(a) A bachelor's degree in a behavioral science with an emphasis on counseling, as determined by the substance abuse credentialing committee, from a regionally accredited college or university and present evidence satisfactory to that credentialing committee that the applicant has received at least two years of work experience in substance abuse counseling under supervision approved by the substance abuse credentialing committee.

(b) A master's degree or a higher degree in a behavioral science with an emphasis on counseling, as determined by the substance abuse credentialing committee, from a regionally accredited college or university.

2. Passed an examination approved by the substance abuse credentialing committee.

E. A licensed associate substance abuse counselor shall only practice under direct supervision as prescribed by the board.

F. A person who wishes to be licensed by the board to engage in the practice of substance abuse counseling as a licensed independent substance abuse counselor shall:

1. Have received a master's degree or higher degree in a behavioral science with an emphasis on counseling, as determined by the substance abuse credentialing committee, from a regionally accredited college or university.

2. Present evidence satisfactory to the substance abuse credentialing committee that the applicant has received at least two years of work experience in substance abuse counseling under supervision approved by that committee.

3. Pass an examination approved by the substance abuse credentialing committee.