California Code of Regulations
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
Section 13010 - Requirement for Certification
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) By April 1, 2010, at least thirty percent (30%) of staff providing counseling services in all AOD programs shall be licensed or certified pursuant to the requirements of this Chapter. All other counseling staff shall be registered pursuant to Section 13035(f).
(b) Each AOD program may determine which of the Department approved certifying organizations, as specified in Section 13035, it will recognize when hiring AOD counselors certified by or registered with that/those organization(s).
(c) Certification pursuant to this Chapter does not confer on any individual any right or privilege to provide AOD treatment services outside of an AOD program or to practice any other profession for which licensure is required.
1. New subchapter 2 (sections 13010-13035) and section filed 3-25-2005; operative 4-1-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 11755 and 11834.50, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 11833 and 11834.27, Health and Safety Code.
