1. (a) The following definitions apply to terminology used in this Chapter:

   1. (1) “Alcohol and other drug (AOD) program” means any of the following:

      1. (A) A driving under the influence program licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 11836), Part 2, Division 10.5 of the Health and Safety Code (HSC), and the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 9795), Division 4, Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR);
      2. (B) A narcotic treatment program licensed pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 11839), Part 2, Division 10.5, HSC, and the provisions of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 9995), Division 4, Title 9, CCR;
      3. (C) A residential alcohol or drug abuse recovery or treatment program licensed pursuant to Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 11834.01), Part 2, Division 10.5, HSC, and the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 10500), Division 4, Title 9, CCR;
      4. (D) An alcohol or drug recovery or treatment program certified to receive Medi-Cal reimbursement pursuant to Section 51200, Title 22, CCR;
      5. (E) An alcohol or drug recovery or treatment program certified pursuant to Section 11830, Chapter 7, Part 2, Division 10.5, HSC; or
      6. (F) An alcohol or drug recovery or treatment program funded pursuant to Part 2, Division 10.5, HSC (commencing with Section 11760).
   2. (2) “Certified AOD counselor” means an individual certified by a certifying organization pursuant to Section 13035.
   3. (3) “Certifying organization” means an organization approved to certify individuals as AOD counselors, as listed in Section 13035.

   4. (4) “Counseling services” means any of the following activities:

      1. (A) Evaluating participants', patients', or residents' AOD treatment or recovery needs, including screening prior to admission, intake, and assessment of need for services at the time of admission;
      2. (B) Developing and updating of a treatment or recovery plan;
      3. (C) Implementing the treatment or recovery plan;
      4. (D) Continuing assessment and treatment planning;
      5. (E) Conducting individual counseling sessions, group counseling sessions, face-to-face interviews, or counseling for families, couples, and other individuals significant in the life of the participants, patients, or residents; and
      6. (F) Documenting counseling activities, assessment, treatment and recovery planning, clinical reports related to treatment provided, progress notes, discharge summaries, and all other client related data.
   5. (5) “Days” means calendar days unless otherwise specified.
   6. (6) “Department” means the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.
   7. (7) “Hour” means sixty (60) minutes unless otherwise specified.
   8. (8) “Registrant” means an individual registered with any certifying organization to obtain certification as an AOD counselor.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11755 and 11834.50, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 11833 and 11834.27, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-25-2005; operative 4-1-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 12).