Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

Required

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS <br><br>Counseling for alcohol and other drugs of abuse includes: the evaluation and treatment of problems, misperceptions and misconceptions of persons who abuse mood-altering chemicals. Counseling for alcohol and other drugs of abuse includes the provision of the eight (8) domains listed in T.C.A.  68-24- 606. The professional practice domains and transdisciplinary competencies in which Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors may engage are as follows: Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; Referral; Service Coordination; Counseling; Client, Family, and Community Education; Documentation; and Professional and ethical responsibilities. <br><br>A Level I Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor may provide alcohol and drug abuse counseling services in an alcohol and drug abuse treatment program or a recovery support program, or any program providing alcohol and drug abuse services other than a private practice in which the Level I Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor is self-employed. Such services shall include the eight (8) domains listed in T.C.A.  68-24-606.<br><br>A Level II Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor may provide alcohol and drug abuse counseling services in an alcohol and drug abuse treatment program or a recovery support program, or any program providing alcohol and drug abuse services or in private practice. Such services shall include the eight (8) domains listed in T.C.A  68-24-606. A Level II Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor may apply to the Board to become a Qualified Clinical Supervisor after meeting the Board's requirements for such credential.<br><br>Both Level I and Level II Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors may evaluate and treat persons who have been significantly affec:<br>Renewal required by expiration date.