Okla. Admin. Code § 450:21-7-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 450:21-7-3 - Assessor applicants

(a) An applicant for certification as an assessor shall submit proof of the following:

(1) Proof of current licensure as an LBHP or certification as an alcohol and drug counselor acting within scope of licensure/certification or proof of current status as a Licensure Candidate under the onsite supervision of a certified ADSAC assessor; and

(2) Proof of having at least two (2) years documented full-time clinical experience in drug/alcohol treatment counseling; and

(3) Proof of successful completion of a one (1) day ASAM training within two (2) years of the submission of the application; and

(4) A recognizable, current, color photographic image of the applicant no smaller than two (2) inch by two (2) inch;

(5) A current OSBI background check or a similar background check from another state of residence for the past five (5) years; and

(6) A copy of the applicant's resume documenting all education and employment for the previous ten (10) years to include names, addresses and phone numbers for all employers; and

(7) Fees.

(b) Applications for certification as an assessor shall be made in writing to ODMHSAS on a form in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner or designee.

(c) Completed applications must be received by ODMHSAS twenty (20) days prior to the training event. Before being certified, the applicant shall:

(1) Observe one (1) assessment with written permission of the participant prior to completing new assessor training;

(2) Complete the ODMHSAS new assessor training; and

(3) Complete and pass the ODMHSAS assessment skills competency examination. A minimum score to pass the exam shall be eighty (80) percent:

(A) The exam shall require the applicant to correctly identify the major aspects of the Driver Risk Inventory-revised (DRI-II), and the Defendant Questionnaire (DQ);

(B) The exam shall require the applicant to correctly identify the major components of motivational interviewing; and

(C) The exam shall require the applicant to correctly identify rules from this chapter.

(4) Conduct two (2) assessments, after completing the new assessor training under the supervision of a certified ADSAC assessor, with written permission of the participant; and

(A) Submit a copy of one written court report completed by the applicant on each assessment;

(B) The observing assessor shall submit an evaluation of the applicant's skill level on a form and in a manner prescribed by the ODMHSAS Commissioner or designee.

(d) ODMHSAS may require explanation of negative references prior to issuance of certification.

(e) Faxes will not be accepted as part of a permanent record.

(f) Applications are good for one (1) year from approval. All requirements must be completed within the initial twelve (12) month period or a new application must be submitted.

(g) Any prior sanctions by ODMHSAS of an individual may be cause for denial of an assessor application.

(h) An assessor applying for renewal shall submit the following for ODMHSAS review:

(1) Completed ODMHSAS renewal application form;

(2) A current, recognizable, color, photographic image, in good condition, in digital format or no smaller than two (2) inch by two (2) inches if printed, of the applicant every three (3) years with the certification renewal application;

(3) A new OSBI background check every three (3) years with the certification renewal application;

(4) The fifty dollar ($50) application renewal fee for certification; and

(5) Any unpaid fees required by 450:21-7-5(c)(7)(A). Renewal applications with outstanding unpaid fees will not be processed until a resolution is reached regarding payment of outstanding fees.

(i) In addition to submitting an application and fulfilling the renewal standards for certification per 450:21-7-3(h) and 450:21-7-5(c)(14), the assessor shall submit the following to ODMHSAS annually throughout the certification period, in a form and manner prescribed by ODMHSAS, in order for the assessor certification to remain active:

(1) Documentation of completingh ten (10) continuing education hours in each twelve (12) month period beginning with the date of original certification. Training hours shall not include ADSAC course facilitation training. Acceptable continuing education hours shall include the following subject areas, with four (4) hours coming from area (A), four (4) hours coming from area (B), and two (2) hours coming from area (C):

(A) The application and use of the following:

(i) ASAM;

(ii) DRI;

(iii) DQ;

(iv) NEEDS; and

(v) TAAD;

(B) Evidence-based interview techniques; and

(C) Substance use disorder prevention or treatment, suicide prevention, and/or crisis intervention.

(2) Documentation of current, valid professional licensure/certification or licensure candidate status from the appropriate licensing entity.

(j) Failure to timely renew the certification shall result in expiration of certification and forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the certification.

(1) A person whose certification has expired for less than twelve (12) months must make application for an initial certification as set forth in 450:21-7-3 with the exception of attending the initial ADSAC assessor training or having to pass the training exam.

(2) A person whose certification has expired for twelve (12) months or more must make application for an initial certification as set forth in 450:21-7-3.

(k) Each assessor shall notify ODMHSAS of any change of application information related to his or her licensure status, email address, phone number, work or home address at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the change. In case of an emergency, the assessor may notify ODMHSAS of any change up to thirty (30) days after a change has occurred.

(l) All renewals of certification are due on the third anniversary of certification.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:21-7-3

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 9/15/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/15/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 22, August 1, 2023, eff. 9/15/2023