Tex.
Occ. Code Section 504.152
Eligibility Requirements
(a)
To be eligible for a license under this chapter, a person must:(1)
be at least 18 years of age;(2)
hold an associate degree or a more advanced degree;(3)
have completed:(A)
135 hours, or nine semester hours, specific to substance abuse disorders and treatment and an additional 135 hours, or nine semester hours, specific or related to chemical dependency counseling;(B)
4,000 hours of approved supervised experience working with chemically dependent persons; and(C)
300 hours of approved supervised field work practicum;(4)
provide two letters of reference from chemical dependency counselors;(5)
pass a written examination approved by the department;(6)
submit a case presentation to the test administrator;(7)
be determined by the department to be worthy of the public trust and confidence;(8)
successfully complete the chemical dependency counselor examination under Section 504.156 (License Examination);(9)
sign a written agreement to comply with the standards of ethics approved by the department; and(10)
provide to the department written assurance that the applicant has access to a peer assistance program.(b)
The department may waive the requirement under Subsection (a)(10) if the department determines that a peer assistance program is not reasonably available to the license holder.
Source:
Section 504.152 — Eligibility Requirements, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.504.htm#504.152 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
