1. (1) "AMAC" means associate master addiction counselor.
2. (2) "ASAM" means the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
3. (3) "ASUDC" means an advanced substance use disorder counselor.
4. (4) "General supervision" as used in Subsection 58-60-502(3) means experience gathered under the general supervision of a licensed individual who meets the requirements of Section 58-60-508.
5. (5) "Human growth and development" as used in Subsection R156-60e-302.5(2)(b)(i)(A) means a course at an accredited institution of higher education that includes an emphasis on human growth and development across the lifespan and from conception to death.
6. (6) "IC&RC" means the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium.

7. (7) "Initial assessment" means the procedure of gathering psycho-social information from a client or patient that:

   1. (a) includes the application of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) as the basis for recommending a level of treatment to assist the mental health therapist supervisor in the information collection process; and
   2. (b) that may include a referral to an appropriate treatment program.
8. (8) "MAC" means Master Addiction Counselor.
9. (9) "NAADAC" means the Association for Addiction Professionals.
10. (10) "NCC AP" means the National Certification Commissions for Addiction Professionals.
11. (11) "Prerequisite courses" as used in Subsections 58-60-506(6)(a)(ii) and R156-60e-302.5(2) means courses that shall be completed before an individual may qualify for licensure.
12. (12) "SASSI" means Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory.

13. (13)(a) "Screening" as used in Subsections 58-60-502(6)(b) and 58-60-502(9)(b)(i) means a brief interview with the client that is conducted in-person or by other electronic means and is used to determine the potential of a substance abuse problem.

    1. (b) The screening may also include the following:

       1. (i) a preliminary ASAM Criteria recommendation to expedite the subsequent assessment and evaluation process;
       2. (ii) screening instruments such as the SASSI; or
       3. (iii) if a potential problem is identified, a referral for an initial assessment or a substance use disorder evaluation.
14. (14) "Substance use disorder evaluation" means the process used to interpret information gathered from a client during an initial assessment, other instruments as needed, and a face-to-face interview with the client by a licensed mental health therapist to determine if the client or patient meets the DSM-5-TR or ICD-10-CM criteria for substance abuse or dependence and requires an individualized treatment plan.
15. (15) "Substance use disorder education program" as used in Subsections 58-60-502(13) and 58-60-506(6)(b) means college or university coursework at a regionally accredited institution.
16. (16) "Supervised experience" as used in Subsection 58-60-506(4)(c)(ii) means experience gathered under the general supervision of a licensed individual who meets the requirements of Section 58-60-508.
17. (17) "SUDC" means a substance use disorder counselor.

Terms used in this rule are defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 5, Substance Use Disorder Counselor Act. In addition:

KEY: licensing, social worker, therapist, marriage and family therapist, counselor, mental health, clinical mental health counselor, substance use disorder counselor, master addiction counselor, behavioral health coach, behavioral health technician

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-60-201; 58-60-301; 58-60-401; 58-60-501