1. Eligibility. To be eligible to practice as a certified clinical supervisor, an applicant must:
A. Meet the requirements of subsection 2 or 3; and [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
B. Have paid an application and license fee under section 6215. [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6214-E

  • Alcohol and drug counseling services: includes nicotine addiction counseling and treatment services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6203-A
  • Certified clinical supervisor: means an individual who is licensed by the board to provide supervision to individuals who provide alcohol and drug counseling services as required by this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6203-A
  • Licensed alcohol and drug counselor: means an individual who provides individual or group alcohol and drug counseling services independently within an agency or in private practice and who meets the criteria established in section 6214?D. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6203-A
  • supervision: includes , but is not limited to, oversight of case record reviews, case management, development of counseling skills, education and treatment modalities, clinical supervision log maintenance and client treatment plans and activities. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 6203-A
2. Certain licensed mental health professionals. An applicant who is a licensed psychologist, licensed physician, registered clinical nurse specialist, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, licensed or certified mental health professional, licensed marriage and family therapist or licensed pastoral counselor who is qualified to provide alcohol and drug counseling services by virtue of the requirements for that profession is eligible for licensure under this section if the applicant:
A. Possesses documented proof of 24 hours of training in clinical supervision including at least 6 hours of training in each of the following areas: skills assessment and evaluation; counselor development; management and administration; and professional responsibility; and [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]
B. Meets one of the following requirements:

(1) Possesses documented proof of 1,000 hours of practice in alcohol and drug counseling under the applicant’s qualifying license; or
(2) Has work experience treating individuals with co?occurring mental health and substance use disorders and at least 3 years of experience supervising clinicians within a program licensed to provide treatment to individuals with co?occurring mental health and substance use disorders. [PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]

[PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]

3. Licensed alcohol and drug counselors. An applicant who is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor is eligible for licensure under this section if the applicant possesses documented proof of 24 hours of training in clinical supervision including at least 6 hours of training in each of the following areas: skills assessment and evaluation; counselor development; management and administration; and professional responsibility.

[PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2019, c. 83, §2 (NEW).