North Dakota § 43-47-01 - Definitions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 43-47-01 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-47-01. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Board" means the board of counselor examiners. 2. "Counseling" means the application of human development and mental health principles in a therapeutic process and professional relationship to assist individuals, couples, families, and groups in achieving more effective emotional, mental, marital, family, and social or educational development and adjustment. The goals of professional counseling are to: a. Facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the lifespan; b. Prevent, assess, and treat emotional, mental, or behavioral disorder and distress which interferes with mental health; c. Conduct assessments for the purpose of establishing treatment goals and objectives; and d. Plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans using professional counseling strategies and interventions. 3. "Counselor" means a person who has been granted either a professional counselor or associate professional counselor license by the board. 4. "Licensed associate professional counselor" means a person who has been granted an associate professional license by the board to offer and conduct counseling under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor or such other person meeting the requirements of supervising professional set by the board. 5. "Licensed professional counselor" means a person who is trained in counseling or a related human service field and has been granted a professional counselor license by the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-47-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-47-01 cover?
Section 43-47-01 ("Definitions") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 43-47-01?
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