Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.219 - BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Subchapter 24.219.50 - Licensed Addiction Counselors
Rule 24.219.5008 - LAC SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.219.5008

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Supervised work experience hours obtained post-degree or certification must include:

(a) a minimum of seven months and 1000 hours of supervised work experience hours in an addiction counseling qualified treatment program as defined in ARM 24.219.5010; and

(b) the criteria for supervised work experience in ARM 24.219.301.

(2) As part of the required hours in (1) at least 500 hours must be in the following skill areas:

(a) screening, minimum of 30 hours;

(b) assessment/patient placement, minimum of 100 hours;

(c) treatment planning, minimum of 50 hours;

(d) referrals, minimum of 20 hours;

(e) case management, minimum of 50 hours;

(f) individual counseling, minimum of 60 hours;

(g) group counseling, minimum of 100 hours;

(h) client education, minimum of 35 hours;

(i) documentation, minimum of 35 hours;

(j) professional and ethical responsibilities, minimum of 10 hours; and

(k) multicultural competency, minimum of 10 hours.

(3) The 1000 hours of supervised work experience must be completed in not more than two different qualified treatment programs.

(4) Supervision must occur in a 20:1 ratio of client contact hours to supervision, and must include group supervision, individual supervision, and 10 hours of direct observation.

AUTH: 37-1-131, [HB 137 (2023) Section 3], MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, [HB 137 (2023) Section 12], MCA

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