Sec. 08.29.210. - Supervisor certification. - Alaska Statutes

(a) The board shall approve and certify a person as an approved counselor supervisor for the purposes of this chapter if the person

(1) is licensed as a professional counselor or is a licensed physician, licensed advanced nurse practitioner who is certified to provide psychiatric or mental health services, licensed clinical social worker, licensed marital and family therapist, licensed psychologist, or licensed psychological associate;

(2) submits an application for certification and the appropriate fee;

(3) has five years of counseling experience;

(4) provides to the board for its approval or disapproval a statement that details the person's supervision philosophy, orientation, and experience; and

(5) meets other criteria that may be established by the board in regulations.

(b) Certification under (a) of this section remains in effect, without the need for renewal of the certification, until the person's professional licensure is revoked, suspended, or otherwise lapses.