Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-9-41-.02 - Substance Abuse Staff

(1) Human Service Needs Assessment and Case Planning shall be performed by a person meeting the following:

(a) A person who has successfully completed a Case Manager Training Program equivalent to that provided by the DMH Substance Abuse Division. A written request containing detailed accounts of the content of the training program and qualification of trainer(s) should be submitted to SASD prior to the training.

(b) A person who possesses a valid Alabama driver's license.

(c) A person who meets the qualifications of a Qualified Substance Abuse Professinal II (QSAP III).

(2) Students who are completing a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric nursing may conduct direct services under the following conditions.

(a) The student is in a clinical practicum that is part of an officially sanctioned academic curriculum.

(b) The student receives a minimum of one (1) hour per week of direct clinical supervision (face-to-face) from a licensed/certified mental health professional having at least two (2) years post master's experience in a direct services functional area.

(c) Any written clinical documentation generated by the student must be received and signed by a qualified counselor.

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-9-41-.02

New Rule: Filed July 22, 1992. Extended: September 30, 1992. Extended: December 31, 1992. Certified: March 30, 1993; Effective May 5, 1993. Amended: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Amended: Filed June 19, 2012; effective July 24, 2012.

Author: Substance Abuse Services Division

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.