36-32-1. Definition of terms. Terms as used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Board," the Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists established under this chapter;
(2) "Counseling treatment interventions," the application of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and systemic counseling strategies which include principles of development, wellness, and pathology implemented in the context of a professional counseling relationship;
(3) "Doctorate or master's degree in counseling," completion of study following a bachelor's degree in a clearly identified counseling program which stands as a recognizable organizational entity within an accredited institution of higher learning and which includes participation in a supervised practicum and internship in counseling;
(4) "Postgraduate," following completion of study for a master's or doctoral degree;
(5) "Practice of professional counseling," application of mental health, psychological, and human development principles in order to:
(a) Facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span;
(b) Prevent, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and associated distresses which interfere with mental health;
(c) Conduct assessments and diagnoses for the purpose of establishing treatment goals and objectives; and
(d) Plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans using counseling treatment interventions;
(6) "Supervised internship," an actual on-the-job- experience in professional counseling under the supervision of an on-site supervisor who is a licensed professional counselor or related mental health professional or who is eligible to be licensed;
(7) "Supervised practicum," the providing of counseling to any bona fide client or group seeking services from a counselor. This supervised practicum shall be under the direction of a qualified graduate faculty member and includes critiquing of counseling, either observed or recorded on audio or video tape.Source: SL 1990, ch 313, § 1; SL 1998, ch 239, § 1; SL 2007, ch 221, § 1; SL 2008, ch 198, § 1.
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