Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 13:34C-3.2 - Professional conduct(a) No person shall engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor unless licensed pursuant to the Act and this chapter.(b) No person shall engage in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling as a certified alcohol and drug counselor unless certified pursuant to the Act and this chapter.(c) No person shall present, call or represent himself or herself as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor unless licensed pursuant to the Act and this chapter.(d) No person shall present, call or represent himself or herself as a certified alcohol and drug counselor unless certified pursuant to the Act and this chapter.(e) No person shall assume, represent himself or herself as, or use the title or designation such as "alcoholism counselor," "alcohol counselor," "drug counselor," "alcohol and drug counselor," "alcoholism and drug counselor," "licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor," "certified alcohol and drug counselor," "substance abuse counselor," "chemical dependency counselor," "addictions counselor," "certified addictions counselor," "certified addictions specialist" or "chemical dependency supervisor," or any of the abbreviations for the above titles, unless licensed or certified pursuant to the Act and this chapter, and unless the title or designation corresponds to the license or certification held by the person pursuant to the Act and this chapter.(f) No person shall engage in the independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling for a fee unless the person is licensed as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or the person is a certified alcohol and drug counselor practicing under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or other approved clinical supervisor approved pursuant to 13:34C-6.3.(g) All licensees and certificate holders are responsible for the conduct of their employees, pursuant to 45:2D-11.N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34C-3.2