Substance use disorder counselor supervisor's qualifications -- Functions.

Utah Code § 58-60-508, under Part 58-60-5: Substance Use Disorder Counselor Act.

Utah Code § 58-60-508

58-60-508. Substance use disorder counselor supervisor's qualifications -- Functions.

(1) A mental health therapist supervisor of a substance use disorder counselor shall:

(a) be qualified by education or experience to treat substance use disorders;

(b) be currently working in the substance use disorder treatment field;

(c) review substance use disorder counselor assessment procedures and recommendations;

(d) provide substance use disorder diagnosis and other mental health diagnoses in accordance with Subsection 58-60-102(7);

(e) supervise the development of a treatment plan;

(f) approve the treatment plan; and

(g) provide direct supervision for not more than six persons, unless granted an exception in writing from the board and the division.

(2) A licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor may act as the supervisor of a licensed substance use disorder counselor if the licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor:

(a) has at least two years of experience as a licensed advanced substance use disorder counselor;

(b) is currently working in the substance use disorder field; and

(c) provides direct supervision for no more than six individuals, unless granted an exception in writing from the board and the division.