SB 166 — AN ACT relating to alcohol and drug counselors and declaring an emergency.

UNOFFICIALCHAPTER COPY107 211 RSCHAPTER 107 ( SB 166/GA166 ) AN ACT relating to alcohol and drug counselors and declaring an emergency.

Page 1 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA An applicant for licensure as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall pay the board the initial fee for licensure, and shall:

or (b) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor who has at least twelve (12) months of post-licensure experience or who has attended the board-board-sponsored sponsored supervision training;

(7) Have submitted two (2) letters of reference from certified alcohol and drug counselors, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, or licensed clinical alcohol and Page 2 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA drug counselors;

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(5) "Certified clinical supervisor" means a person certified by the board who meets the requirements of Section 1 of this Act;

Page 3 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA (11)[(9)] "Practice of alcohol and drug counseling":

Page 4 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA (3) Nothing in KRS 309.080 to 309.089 shall be construed to alter, amend, or interfere with the practice of those who render counseling services, including but not limited to employment counseling, job placement CHAPTER 107 3 counseling, vocational rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling based on any tenet of one's religious beliefs, or school counseling.

(4) Approve the examination required of applicants for licensure or certification as certified clinical supervisors, or as alcohol and drug counselors and applicants for registration as alcohol and drug peer support specialists, and promulgate Page 5 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A for the administration and grading of the examination;

(13) Take legal action as necessary to restrain or enjoin violations of KRS 309.080 to 309.089 and the administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to KRS 309.080 Page 6 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA to 309.089;

(1) The board may permit an out-of-state certified clinical supervisor, licensed alcohol and drug counselor, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor, certified alcohol and drug Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY counselor associate II, certified alcohol and drug counselor associate I, or alcohol and drug peer support specialist to obtain a license, certificate, or registration by reciprocity if:

(2) If the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration under KRS 309.080 to 309.089 are more restrictive than the standards of the other jurisdiction, then the out-of-state licensee, certificate holder, or registrant shall comply with the Page 7 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA additional requirements in KRS 309.080 to 309.089 to obtain a reciprocal license, certificate, or registration.

and two (2) hours training in the transmission, control, treatment, and prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus, in addition to the Page 8 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA educational requirements in subsection (2) of this section;

and CHAPTER 107 5 (c) Obtain a board-approved supervisor of record.

Whereas there is a shortage of counselors who are qualified and available to treat individuals during the current substance use disorder crisis and it is of the utmost importance that all qualified counselors be able to provide treatment, an emergency is declared to exist and this Act takes effect March 1, 2021 if passed and approved by the Governor or upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its Page 9 of 10 SB016610.100 - 1686 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 166/GA otherwise becoming a law.

PageSigned 10by ofGovernor 10March SB016610.10024, -2021. 1686 - XXXX GA

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