Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXXX - Substance Abuse Counselors
Chapter 7 - Credentials for License/Certification/Registration
Section LXXX-719 - Prevention Specialist-In-Training (PSIT)

1. documents that he is actively pursuing a career tract to be a CPS or RPS;

2. is at least 18 years of age;

3. is a legal resident of the United States;

4. is not in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the ADRA;

5. is not now, and has not been, a substance abuser or compulsive gambler for a period of two years from the date the application is received;

6. has not been convicted of, pleaded guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony. The applicant shall provide the ADRA with a certified copy of his criminal history. Signs the ADRA form of professional and ethical accountability and responsibility;

7. it is the candidate's responsibility to assure himself that his educational preparation has provided comprehensive coverage of the subjects and topics necessary to allow him to develop a sufficient knowledge base and to adequately prepare him to be able to demonstrate professional competency in prevention;

8. it is the candidate's responsibility to assure himself that his experience has provided comprehensive training sufficient to adequately prepare him to be able to demonstrate professional competency in prevention;

9. the PSIT status is granted for a 12 month period. During the 12 month period the PSIT shall comply with the ADRA guidelines for PSIT Supervision;

10. PSIT shall be allowed to maintain the PSIT status for an aggregate period not to exceed 72 months;

11. provide three letters of recommendation;

12. the ADRA shall develop PSIT Supervision guidelines and shall post the guidelines on the website maintained by the ADRA. The guidelines shall be considered the minimum standards applicable to all PSIT's and PSIT supervisors. It shall be the obligation of all PSIT's and PSIT supervisors to regularly consult the website and review the guidelines to insure familiarity and compliance with the minimum standards.