SB 375 – CADC Supervision Reqs

Primary Senate Sponsors: Sen. Joyce Krawiec (R-Davie, Forsyth); Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Carteret, Craven, Pamlico)

Summary

This bill decreases the required supervision ratio required for certified alcohol and drug counselors after practicing for a specified number of years, now requiring counselors to document ongoing supervision at a ratio of 1 hour of supervision to every 80 hours of practice after 2 years of practice, and 1 hour of supervision to every 160 hours after 4 years of practice (current ratio is 1 hour of supervision for every 40 hours of practice).

This bill also eliminates ongoing supervision requirements of certified criminal justice addiction professionals (current ratio is 1 hour of supervision to every 40 hours of practice).

Movement

Filed – 3/29/2021