A. The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall in no way infringe upon the pursuits of the following professionals acting within the scope of their licenses or employment as such professionals, nor shall such professionals use the title “licensed alcohol and drug counselor”:
1. Physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, licensed behavioral practitioners, and registered nurses who are licensed by their respective licensing authorities;
2. Members of the clergy;
3. Persons employed by the state or federal government; and
4. Any person who provides a prepared curriculum of life skills education and training that is designed to be self-taught, and who does not provide individual, group or family counseling.
B. The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Act shall not be construed to allow the practice of any of the professions specified in subsection A of this section by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor unless the licensed alcohol and drug counselor is also licensed or accredited by the appropriate agency, institution or board.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 313, § 3, emerg. eff. May 19, 2004.
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