(a) A person who does not meet the educational and experiential qualifications for the position of counselor may be employed as a counselor assistant if the requirements of at least one of the following paragraphs are met. However, a project may not hire more than one counselor assistant for each employe who meets the requirements of clinical supervisor or counselor.
- (1) A Master’s Degree in a human service area.
- (2) A Bachelor’s Degree in a human service area.
- (3) Licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse.
- (4) An Associate’s Degree in a human service area.
- (5) A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
- (b) A counselor assistant shall also complete the training requirements in § 704.11 (relating to staff development program).
- (c) In addition to training, assignment of a full caseload shall be contingent upon the supervisor’s positive assessment of the counselor assistant’s individual skill level.
Cross References
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 704.9 (relating to supervision of counselor assistant).