§ 801 - Definitions - Vermont Statutes

§ 801. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Alcohol and drug abuse counselor" means a person who engages in the practice of alcohol and drug abuse counseling for compensation.

(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health.

(3) "Director" means the director of the division of alcohol and drug abuse programs.

(4) "Disciplinary action" means any action taken by the administrative law officer appointed pursuant to subsection 129(j) of Title 3 against a licensee or applicant based on a finding of unprofessional conduct by the licensee or applicant. "Disciplinary action" includes issuance of warnings and all sanctions, including denial, suspension, revocation, limitation or restriction of licenses and other similar limitations.

(5) "Practice of alcohol and drug abuse counseling" means the application of methods, including psychotherapy, which assist an individual or group to develop an understanding of alcohol and drug abuse dependency problems, define goals and plan actions reflecting the individual's or group's interests, abilities and needs as affected by alcohol and drug abuse dependency problems and co-morbid conditions.

(6) "Supervision" means the oversight of a person for the purposes of teaching, training or clinical review by a professional in the same area of specialized practice. (Added 1999, No. 133 (Adj. Sess.), § 38, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.)