2006 Utah Code - 58-60-506 — Qualifications for licensure on and after July 1, 1998.

     58-60-506.   Qualifications for licensure on and after July 1, 1998.
     (1) An applicant for licensure as a licensed substance abuse counselor on and after July 1, 1998, must meet the following qualifications:
     (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division;
     (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63-38-3.2;
     (c) be of good moral character;
     (d) (i) produce certified transcripts from an accredited institution of higher education meeting standards established by division rule made in collaboration with the board verifying satisfactory completion of an earned degree resulting from education as follows:
     (A) a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a substance abuse counselor program meeting standards established by division rule made in collaboration with the board; or
     (B) a baccalaureate or graduate degree in a behavior science field meeting standards established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board and also documentation of 4,000 hours of supervised qualifying experience meeting standards established by division rule made in collaboration with the board, which experience is performed after completing the degree requirement under this subsection and within a two-year period; or
     (ii) document completion of the following:
     (A) high school diploma or equivalent;
     (B) completion of 300 hours of addiction counseling specific training as defined by division rule made in collaboration with the board; and
     (C) completion of 6,000 hours of supervised experience in not less than three years, which include a 300-hour supervised practicum meeting standards established by division rule made in collaboration with the board; and
     (e) pass the examination requirement established by rule under Section 58-1-203.

Enacted by Chapter 184, 1996 General Session