1. A. During the supervised work experience required under R4-6-705, an applicant for addiction counselor licensure shall demonstrate that the applicant received, for the level of licensure sought, at least the number of hours of clinical supervision specified in R4-6-705 that meets the requirements in subsection (B) and R4-6-212.

2. B. The Board shall accept hours of clinical supervision for addiction licensure if the focus of the supervised hours relates to addiction and:

   1. 1. The supervision is provided by someone who meets the educational requirements under R4-6-214.

   2. 2. At least 50 hours are supervised by:

      1. a. An independent addiction counselor licensed by the Board; or

      2. b. An independently licensed behavioral health professional who:

         1. i. Provides evidence of knowledge and experience in addiction treatment; and
         2. ii. Is approved by the ARC or designee, and

   3. 3. The remaining hours are from the following behavioral health professionals who meet the educational requirements under R4-6-214:

      1. a. A licensed professional counselor,
      2. b. A licensed clinical social worker,
      3. c. A licensed marriage and family therapist,
      4. d. A licensed psychologist, or
      5. e. An individual for whom an exemption was obtained under R4-6-212.01.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2700, effective July 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2713, effective June 27, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Amended by final exempt rulemaking pursuant to Laws 2015, Chapter 154, § 10, at 21 A.A.R. 2630, effective November 1, 2015 (Supp. 15-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 3032 (September 26, 2025), effective November 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-3).