Section 216-RICR-40-05-6.4 - Chemical Dependency Professional Licensing Requirements6.4.1Licensure RequirementsA. Any individual licensed under the provisions of the Act and this Part may use the title "licensed chemical dependency professional" and the abbreviation "LCDP" or the title "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor" and the abbreviation "LCDCS" provided that the title and abbreviation correspond to the license held pursuant to the Act.B. No individual shall represent herself/himself as a "licensed chemical dependency professional", "LCDP" or a "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor", "LCDCS", unless she/he holds the corresponding appropriate license as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-69-3(b).C. No individual shall represent herself/himself as an "acudetox specialist" or perform auricular acudetox as defined in § 6.3(A)(7) of this Part unless he/she holds a certificate of training that meets or exceeds the NADA training from a recognized agency; and is licensed under the provisions of the Act and this Part as a "licensed chemical dependency professional" or a "licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor".6.4.2Qualifications for LicensureThe Department shall issue the appropriate license to applicants who meet the qualifications for the license as specified in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-69-8.
6.4.3Application for Licensure and FeesA. Application for license to practice as a licensed chemical dependency professional or licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor shall be made on forms provided by the Department, which shall be completed and submitted to the Board.B. The application shall be accompanied by the following:1. For U.S. born applicants: a certified copy of birth certificate;2. For Non-U.S. born applicants: documented evidence of lawful entry into the country;3. Verification of current certification at the appropriate level from the ICRC/AODA member board;4. A non-refundable, non-returnable license fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).5. Sworn statement that the applicant is free of sanctions, felony convictions, mentally incompetent decrees and/or the use of any controlled substance or any alcoholic beverage to the extent that the use impairs the ability of the person to conduct with safety to the public the practice authorized by this license, in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 5-69-8(b)(3), 5-69-8(b) (4), 5-69-8(b)(5), and 5-69-8(b)(6).6.4.4Endorsement for Licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional and Licensed Chemical Dependency Clinical SupervisorA. Licensure By Endorsement: 1. License application with accompanying documents and fee as required in §6.4.3(B) of this Part;2. If applicable, a statement from the certification board in each state in which the applicant has held or holds licensure to be submitted to the Rhode Island ICRC/AODA member board, attesting to the licensure status of the applicant during the time period the applicant held licensure in said state;3. A statement from the licensing/certification board in the jurisdiction upon which endorsement is to be based setting forth the requirements for licensure/certification in that jurisdiction. Said requirements shall be substantially similar to those in place in Rhode Island at the time of application. This determination shall be made by the licensing board.6.4.5Issuance and Renewal of LicenseA. The Department, on recommendation of the Board of Chemical Dependency Professionals, shall issue licenses to those qualified under the Act. The license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the first day of October of each even-numbered year following the date of issuance of the original license.B. Every licensed person who desires to renew his/her license shall file a renewal application with the Department, together with a non-refundable renewal fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title) on or before the thirtieth (30th) day of September of each even-numbered year.C. Applicants for license renewal shall submit evidence of current certification by the Rhode Island Board of Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals and the continuing education requirements necessary to maintain said certification.6.4.6Privilege ExemptionsA. Privilege exemptions are in accordance with the provisions set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-69-4(b).B. No person licensed under the Act and this Part or an employee of a licensee may disclose any information acquired from clients or persons consulting with the licensee to render professional services except under the provisions of the federal regulation 42 C.F.R. Part 2, incorporated by reference above at § 6.2 of this Part.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-6.4