Pennsylvania Code
Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Chapter 704 - STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT ACTIVITIES
Section 704.8 - Qualifications for the position of counselor assistant

Universal Citation: 28 PA Code ยง 704.8

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) A person who does not meet the educational and experiential qualifications for the position of counselor may be employed as a counselor assistant if the requirements of at least one of the following paragraphs are met. However, a project may not hire more than one counselor assistant for each employe who meets the requirements of clinical supervisor or counselor.

(1) A Master's Degree in a human service area.

(2) A Bachelor's Degree in a human service area.

(3) Licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse.

(4) An Associate's Degree in a human service area.

(5) A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.

(b) A counselor assistant shall also complete the training requirements in § 704.11 (relating to staff development program).

(c) In addition to training, assignment of a full caseload shall be contingent upon the supervisor's positive assessment of the counselor assistant's individual skill level.

This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 704.9 (relating to supervision of counselor assistant).

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