172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 003

Current through June 17, 2024

Section 172-15-003 - PROVISIONAL LICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a license, an individual must submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the licensing requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-314, 172 NAC 10, and this chapter. Applicants must submit the following:

003.01 HIGH SCHOOL. A copy of the high school diploma or its equivalent. An official transcript submitted directly from the issuing institution, verifying receipt of a post-secondary degree may be submitted as documentation of having the equivalent of a high school diploma.

003.02EDUCATION. Documentation of having completed the education set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-314 through workshops, seminars, institutions, college or university coursework. Applicants must submit:

(A) An official transcript directly to the Department from the issuing institution for any hours completed through a college or university.

(B) Certificates of completion for hours earned through workshops or seminars and institutes.

(C) Official descriptions for each educational area, such as, syllabi, course catalogue, brochure, or a similar document, for the time of attendance and indication of the course name and course number, which documents completion of the following:

(i) A minimum of 45 clock hours in counseling theories and techniques, which includes the study and practice of theories, principles, and techniques of counseling and include the study and practice of:

(1) At least 4 counseling techniques such as, but not limited to, active listening, reflective feedback, summarizing, self-disclosing, displaying empathy, confronting, establishing rapport, and communicating at the client's comprehension level; and

(2) At least 4 counseling theories such as, but not limited to, Adlerian, cognitive behavioral, client-centered, Gestalt, rational emotive, reality, and Postmodern theories.

(ii) A minimum of 45 clock hours in group counseling, which includes the study and practice of group theories, processes, dynamics, techniques, methods, and group counseling and facilitation.

(iii) A minimum of 30 clock hours in human growth and development, which includes the study of the nature and needs of individuals at all normal developmental levels from conception to death.

(iv) A minimum of 15 clock hours in professional ethics and issues, which addresses the standards of conduct and professional behavior expectations for counselors.

(v) A minimum of 30 clock hours in alcohol and drug assessment, case planning and management, which includes the process of collecting client data for making decisions regarding substance use disorder diagnosis, level of care placement, and treatment and referral and include:

(1) The study of 2 or more alcohol or drug or both assessment instruments; and

(2) The practice of record keeping addressing the development of substance use assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge plans and clinical case reviews including case management activities to bring together services, agencies, and resources to achieve client treatment goals while adhering to confidentiality as it relates to these areas.

(vi) A minimum of 30 clock hours in multicultural counseling, which includes the adaptation of traditional counseling theories and techniques and consider cultural, social, lifestyle, spiritual, and economic factors relevant to the provision of competent and relevant counseling to varied populations.

(vi) A minimum of 45 clock hours in medical and psychosocial aspects of substance use disorders, which includes physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of substance use disorders and includes:

(1) Studying the development of substance use disorders, covering signs, symptoms, and behavior patterns; and

(2) The study of drug types and pharmacology.

(vii) A minimum of 30 clock hours in clinical treatment issues in substance use disorders, which includes the clinical treatment needs of individuals with substance use disorders taking into consideration the client's individualized needs and includes. This education must include the study of treatment issues specific to substance use such as, but not limited to, family dynamics, relapse, defense mechanisms, co-occurring disorders, spirituality, trauma exposure, and influences of self-help groups.

(D) Applicants who hold an active license as a provisional mental health practitioner, mental health practitioner, or independent mental health practitioner, meet 5 of the 8 educational areas as specified in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-318.

003.03PRACTICAL TRAINING. Documentation of completion of the supervised training set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-314. On-line counseling services are not acceptable for the 300 hours of supervised practical training.

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 003

Amended effective 6/15/2021