1. (1) A CASAC must have the knowledge, skills and attitudes in the competency areas identified by the most current edition of Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Professional Practice. (Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) Series 21. US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, publication No. (SMA) 08-4171, Rockville, MD). These competencies represent acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes demonstrated in supervised practical training in an approved work setting.

2. (2) In a work setting a CASAC or CASAC-T may be limited in their scope of practice depending on the counselor's level of education and experience. Counselors may not knowingly work outside of their scope of practice as defined in standards issued by the office and available on the agency website.

   (b) Work experience.

3. (1) An applicant must complete and document a minimum of 6,000 hours of supervised work experience, including provision of direct services, in an approved work setting.

   1. (i) At least 2,000 hours of such 6,000 hours of work experience claimed must have been gained during the 5 years prior to the applicant's submission of work hours to the office.
   2. (ii) At least 50 percent of work experience must be obtained in any approved work setting defined in section 853.3(d)(1) or (2) of this Part; the other 50 percent may be obtained in an approved work setting as defined in section 853.3(d)(3) of this Part.
   3. (iii) Work experience must include a minimum of 300 hours of supervised practical training in the core competencies referenced in subdivision (a) of this section, while working with service recipients in an approved work setting. Each of the core competencies must be performed for a minimum of 10 hours under the direct supervision of a QHP.

4. (2) Applicants who hold higher educational degrees from an accredited college or institution in an approved human services field, as defined by the office, may substitute the highest level degree for work experience requirements of paragraph (1) of this subdivision as follows:

   1. (i) an associate's degree may substitute for a maximum of 1,000 hours of work experience;
   2. (ii) a bachelor's degree may substitute for a maximum of 2,000 hours of work experience;
   3. (iii) a master's degree or higher may substitute for a maximum of 4,000 hours of work experience.

5. (3) Work experience must include regular, on-site documented clinical supervision by a QHP.

   (c) Education and training.

   An applicant must have completed 350 clock hours of education and training as determined by the office. Minimum hourly subject matter requirements may be established and approved by the office.

   (d) CASAC-trainee.

6. (1) The office shall issue a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor trainee (CASAC-T) certificate to an applicant who has met the minimum qualifications of section 853.5(a) and (b) of this Part; and

   1. (i) has completed the 350 clock hours of education and training as required by the office; or
   2. (ii) has completed: a minimum of 4,000 of the required 6,000 hours of work experience as required by the office, a minimum of 85 clock hours of education and training as required by the office, and 15 hours of addiction specific ethics for counselors.
7. (2) A CASAC-trainee certificate shall be valid from the date of issuance until the end of the five-year active application period, unless the trainee certificate is revoked by the office.
8. (3) No applicant shall be considered for a CASAC-trainee a second time.

9. (4) A CASAC-trainee (CASAC-T) may not be considered a qualified health professional (QHP) as defined in Part 800 of this Title for any purpose other than satisfying a qualified health professional clinical staff ratio requirement.

   (e) Examination.

10. (1) An applicant must pass the international certification and reciprocity consortium (IC&RC) alcohol and drug counselor (ADC) examination to receive a CASAC credential.
11. (2) The examination may be administered to an applicant who complies with section 853.5(a) and (b) of this Part and has completed the required minimum 350 hours of education and training.
12. (3) If the applicant receives a passing score, such person will be eligible to receive a CASAC credential upon office determination that all eligibility requirements have been completed.

(a) Core competencies.