THERAPIST

THERAPISTDallas Addiction Center - Plano, TX 75093

Substance UseMaster's degree (preferred) or a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Substance Use or health-related field. LCMHC, MLADC, LADC, LICSW, LMFT certification/licensure desired but not required. Mental HealthLicensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Maine Requirement: Substance Use1. A Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or a(n):a. Registered Nurse certified as a Psychiatric Nurse, b. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with appropriate specialization certification, c. Medical Doctor (M.D.), d. Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), e. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, f. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), g. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or ah. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).2. Any individual with a credential listed in Section J (1) (a-h) above may be employed as clinical staff in a substance use disorder program only when that individual has completed one (1) year clinical experience in substance abuse treatment and a minimum of sixty (60) hours of alcohol and drug education within the last five (5) years.3. Education accepted by the Department includes, but is not limited to, training and continuing education approved by the Maine State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, 02-384 CMR Chapters 1-9.4. Any of the credentials listed in Section J (1) (a-h) above may forego additional education hours and experience if they possess a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) credential. Mental HealthLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) New Jersey Requirement: Substance UseEach substance abuse counselor shall be either an LCADC or CADC or another licensed health professional doing work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within their scope of practice. I. A CADC must work under the supervision of an LCADC, or another New Jersey licensed clinical professional designated as a qualified clinical supervisor per N.J.A.C. 13:34C-6.2. ii. A CADC cannot diagnose substance abuse. 2.Substance abuse counseling staff without an LCADC or CADC status or who do not possess another New Jersey clinical professional license that includes work of an alcohol or drug counseling nature within their scope of practice shall function as alcohol and drug counselor-interns or credential-interns and shall:(1) The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners for licensed marriage and family therapists.(2) The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners' Professional Counselor Examiners Committee for licensed professional counselors and licensed associate counselors.(3) The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee for LCADCs and CADCs.(4) The State Board of Psychological Examiners for licensed psychologists; and(5) The State Board of Social Work Examiners for licensed clinical social workers and licensed social workers.(b) Counseling staff employed in a residential substance use disorders treatment facility after July 15, 2013, shall have three years from the date of employment to become certified as an LCADC or CADC, or another clinical licensed professional that includes the work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice.(c) Only staff possessing the appropriate clinical background and educational qualifications from the appropriate clinical discipline may provide the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders. Mental Health: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) (supervised), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)