078-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-1

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 8-1 - The Practice of a Licensed Addictions Therapist

The practice of a Licensed Addictions Therapist consists of providing services based on theory and methods of counseling, psychotherapy, and addictionology to persons who are experiencing cognitive, affective or behavioral psychosocial dysfunction as a direct or indirect result of addiction, chemical dependency, abuse of chemical substances or related disorders. The practice of addictions therapy includes, but is not limited to, performing mental health procedures, addiction prevention, crisis intervention, assessment, diagnosis, referral, direct treatment, and follow-up treatment which is rendered to individuals, families, groups, organizations, schools, and communities who are adversely affected by addictions or related disorders.

(a) The practice of addictions therapy may be either face-to-face that involves the synchronous interaction between an individual or groups of individuals using what is seen and heard in person to communicate, or

(b) Via methods of electronic delivery that involves the use of electronic or other means (e.g. telephone, computers, etc.) to provide the service.

(i) When using electronic delivery means, all use must be in compliance with all professional ethical standards and all other requirements in these rules;

(ii) Special care should be taken to ensure the confidentiality and security of the provision of services; and

(iii) The Licensed Addictions Therapist shall provide only those services that are legal within the state that the recipient of services lives.

078-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-1

Amended, Eff. 6/3/2015.