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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 1 Definitions
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Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: ''Applicant'', an individual seeking licensure under this chapter. ''Approved continuing education'', continuing education approved by the de…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 2 Duties of department
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Section 2. (a) The department shall establish and administer a program for the licensure of alcohol and drug counselors and recovery coaches. The department shall: (i) establish the licensure requirements for licensed alcohol and drug counselors practicing in the commonwealth; (i…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 3 Licensing; proof of qualifications; renewal; fees
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Section 3. (a) Each applicant shall furnish the department with proof of satisfactory completion of the educational, training and experience requirements for licensure, including completion of an approved program and approved work experience and proof of having passed any licensi…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 4 Unlicensed recovery coach practice prohibited; exceptions; peer support or self-help activities
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Section 4. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or by regulation, a person not licensed or otherwise exempt from licensing shall not hold themself out as a licensed recovery coach and shall not use the title, initials, abbreviations, insignia or description of a licen…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 5 Unlicensed alcohol and drug counseling prohibited; exemptions; peer group or self-help activities
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Section 5. (a) Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter or by regulation, a person who is not licensed or is otherwise exempt from licensing shall not hold themself out as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and shall not use the title, initials or description of a lice…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 6 Filing and investigation of complaints; adjudicatory proceedings; denial, refusal to renew, revocation or suspension of license or other discipline
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Section 6. (a) The department shall establish procedures for consumers to file written complaints regarding licensees. The department shall investigate all complaints relating to the proper practice of a licensee under this chapter and all complaints relating to any violation of …
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 7 License examinations
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Section 7. Examinations for licensure, where applicable, shall be conducted not less than twice per year at times and places and in formats designated by the department. Examinations for licensure, where applicable, shall be written; provided, however, that portions thereof may b…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 8 License without examination; applicant licensed or certified in another state
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Section 8. (a) The department may issue a license without examination to an applicant who meets the requirements for licensure established by the department if such applicant is licensed or certified in alcohol and drug counseling or in recovering coaching or a comparable field i…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, § 9 Peer support program
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Section 9. The bureau of substance addiction services within the department shall establish a comprehensive peer support program to provide mentorship, technical assistance and resources to support the skill-building and credentialing of peers working in substance addiction recov…
