Maryland § 17-404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-404.
(a) To qualify as a certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug, an applicant shall:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) At a minimum:
(i) Hold an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution in a health and human services counseling field; or
(ii) Hold an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution and have completed a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter as may be required by the Board in regulation; and
(3) Have completed any additional educational requirements established by the Board in regulation.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass:
(1) An examination approved by the Board under this title; and
(2) The law examination on this title administered by the Board.
(c) A certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug shall practice alcohol and drug counseling under the supervision of a Board–approved alcohol and drug supervisor who is:
(1) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor;
(2) A certified professional counselor–alcohol and drug;
(3) A certified associate counselor–alcohol and drug;
(4) A licensed clinical professional counselor;
(5) A licensed clinical marriage and family therapist;
(6) A licensed clinical professional art therapist; or
(7) A health care provider licensed under this article with documented expertise in alcohol and drug counseling.
(d) A certified supervised counselor–alcohol and drug:
(1) May provide only:
(i) Alcohol and drug counseling as an employee of an agency or facility that is certified or licensed by the State; and
(ii) Alcohol and drug counseling under the supervision of a Board–approved supervisor as specified in subsection (c) of this section; and
(2) May not:
(i) Provide supervision; or
(ii) Practice independently.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-404
What does Maryland Code § 17-404 cover?
Section 17-404 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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