201 KAR 35:070. Supervision experience

      Section 1. (1) Peer Support Specialist Supervision. Peer support specialist supervision shall continue throughout the period of registration.

      (2) Clinical Supervision. Clinical supervision shall consist of at least 300 hours and shall include a minimum of ten (10) hours in each of the following twelve (12) core functions:

      (a) Screening;

      (b) Intake;

      (c) Client orientation;

      (d) Assessment;

      (e) Treatment planning;

      (f) Counseling;

      (g) Case management;

      (h) Crisis intervention;

      (i) Client education;

      (j) Referral;

      (k) Reports and recordkeeping; and

      (l) Consultation.

      (3)(a) Clinical supervision may occur in individual or in group settings.

      (b) The methods of clinical supervision include:

      1. Face-to-face;

      2. Video conferencing; or

      3. Teleconferencing.

      (4) A minimum of 200 hours of clinical supervision shall be conducted face-to-face in an individual or group setting.

      (5) Clinical supervisors shall complete and submit KBADC Form 13, Verification of Clinical Supervision, in the Application for Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Application for Licensure as a Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate, or Application for Licensure as a Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor that documents the 300 hours of supervision that has occurred during the work experience.

      (6) If the applicant qualifies for licensure, supervision obtained under KRS 309.083 prior to the effective date of this administrative regulation shall be calculated toward the 300 hour supervision requirement under KRS 309.0832(10).

 

      Section 2. Except as provided by Section 1(6) of this administrative regulation, a supervisory arrangement shall have the prior approval of the board, with both supervisor and supervisee submitting a Supervisory Agreement to the board. The supervisor and supervisee shall submit to the board the description of the supervisory arrangement or a change in the supervisory arrangement at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the arrangement or change unless extenuating circumstances prevent the submission the thirty (30) day requirement.

 

      Section 3. (1) All supervision requirements shall:

      (a) Be met with face-to-face individual or group weekly contact between supevisor and supervisee except as provided in subsection (2) of this section and Sections 12 and 15 of this administrative regulation;

      (b) Consist of not less than two (2) hours, two (2) times a month in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling; and

      (c) Include additional supervision sessions, as needed.

      (2) An alternative format of supervision, including two (2) way interactive video, may be substituted for the supervisory contact, required by subsection (1) of this section, upon specific approval by the board for certain types of circumstances, such as distance, weather, or serious injury or illness of the supervisor or supervisee.

      (3) Upon a change of supervisor, a new plan for supervision shall be submitted by the supervisor and supervisee to the board for approval. This plan may require additional hours of supervision than was previously approved by the board.

      (4) Upon termination of the supervisor-supervisee relationship, the final report of supervision shall be submitted to the board within thirty (30) days of the termination.

 

      Section 4. (1) A certified alcohol and drug counselor or licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor who has been approved by the board as a supervisor shall attend a board approved training session in supervisory practices within twelve (12) months of obtaining approval as a supervisor.

      (2) A board approved supervisor shall obtain a minimum of three (3) continuing education hours in supervision theory or techniques in each three (3) year renewal cycle. The board shall suspend its approval of a supervisor if the supervisor does not complete the required continuing education.

      (3) A certified alcohol and drug counselor or licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor shall not be the supervisor of record for more than twelve (12) supervisees.

      (4) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor associate shall only be supervised by a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor.

 

      Section 5. (1) The supervisor shall make all reasonable efforts to be assured that each supervisee’s practice is in compliance with this administrative regulation.

      (2) The supervisor shall report to the board an apparent violation of KRS 309.086 on the part of the supervisee.

      (3) The supervisor shall inform the board immediately of a change in the ability to supervise or in the ability of a supervisee to function in the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in a competent manner.

      (4) The supervisor shall control, direct, or limit the supervisee’s practice to insure that the supevisee’s practice of alcohol and drug counseling is competent.

      (5) The supervisor of record shall be responsible for the practice of alcohol and drug counseling by the supervisee. If the board initiates an investigation concerning a supervisee, the investigation shall include the supervisor of record.

      (6) For each person supervised, the supervisor shall maintain a KBADC Form 13, Verification of Clinical Supervision, for each supervisory session that shall include the type, place, and general content of the session. This record shall be maintained for a period of not less than six (6) years after the last date of supervision.

 

      Section 6. (1) The supervisor of record shall submit the Supervisor Log for each supervisee to the board on an annual basis with a KBADC Form 14, Supervision Annual Report or as directed otherwise by the board.

      (2) The report shall include:

      (a) A description of the frequency, format, and duration of supervision;

      (b) An assessment of the functioning of the supervisee, including the strengths and weaknesses; and

      (c) Other information which may be relevant to an adequate assessment of the practice of the supervisee.

 

      Section 7. (1) If a supervisee has more than one (1) board-approved supervisor, the supervisors shall be in direct contact with each other at least once every six (6) months, and they shall provide supervisory plans and reports to the board and copies to each other.

      (2) A request to have more than two (2) supervisors at one (1) time shall require a written request to the board, which shall include detailed information as to how the supervisors shall communicate and coordinate with each other in providing the required supervision.

 

      Section 8. If the supervisee is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor associate, or an applicant for a certificate as a certified alcohol and drug counselor, the supervisor of record shall:

      (1) Review all alcohol and drug assessments and treatment plans;

      (2) Review progress notes and correspondence on a regular basis to assess the competency of the supervisee to render alcohol and drug services;

      (3) Jointly establish with the supervisee a supervisory plan that shall be submitted to the board and approved within thrity (30) days of the beginning of the supervisory relationship. The plan shall:

      (a) Be updated and revised, as needed, and submitted to the board annually;

      (b) Include intended format and goals to be accomplished through the supervisory process; and

      (c) Include methods that the supervisor and supervisee shall employ to evaluate the supervisory process;

      (4) At least semi-annually, have direct observation of the supervisee’s work, which may be accomplished through audiotaping, video camera, videotaping, one (1) way mirror, or as a cotherapist;

      (5) Have direct knowledge of the size and complexity of the supervisee’s caseload;

      (6) Limit and control the caseload, as appropriate, to the supervisee’s level of competence;

      (7) Have knowledge of the therapeutic modalities and techniques being used by the supervisee; and

      (8) Have knowledge of the supervisee’s physical and emotional well-being if it has a direct bearing on the supervisee’s competence to practice.

 

      Section 9. If the supervisee is a peer support specialist, the supervisor of record shall:

      (1) Jointly establish with the supervisee a supervisory plan that shall be submitted to the board and approved within thirty (30) days of the beginning of the supervisory relationship. The plan shall:

      (a) Be updated and revised, as needed, and submitted to the board annually;

      (b) Include intended format and goals to be accomplished through the supervisory process; and

      (c) Include methods that the supervisor and supervisee shall employ to evaluate the supervisory process;

      (2) Review and countersign all peer recovery service plans;

      (3) Review peer recovery notes and correspondence on an as-needed basis to assess the competency of the supervisee to render peer recovery services;

      (4) At least once every two (2) months, have direct observation of the supervisee’s work, which may be accomplished through audiotaping, video camera, videotaping, one (1) way mirror or direct observation;

      (5) Have direct knowledge of the size and complexity of the supervisee’s caseload;

      (6) Limit and control the caseload, as appropriate, to the supervisee’s level of competence;

      (7) Have knowledge of the methods and techniques being used by the supervisee; and

      (8) Have knowledge of the supervisee’s physical and emotional well-being if it has a direct bearing on the supervisee’s competence to practice.

 

      Section 10. (1) The supervisee shall:

      (a) Keep the supervisor adequately informed at all times of his or her activities and ability to function; and

      (b) Seek consultation from the supervisor, as needed, in addition to a regularly-scheduled supervisory session.

      (2) The supervisee shall:

      (a) Participate with the supervisor in establishing supervisory goals and in completing the regular supervisory reports;

      (b) Be jointly responsible with the supervisor for ensuring that a supervisory report or plan has been sent to the board, in accordance with the reporting schedule established in Section 6(1) of this administrative regulation; and

      (c) Report to the board an apparent violation on the part of the supervisor.

 

      Section 11. Identification of Provider and Supervisor of Record. The actual deliverer of a service shall be identified to the client, and the client shall be informed of the deliverer’s credential and name of supervisor of record. A billing for a rendered service shall identify which service was performed by the registered alcohol and drug peer support specialist, applicant as a certified alcohol and drug counselor, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor associate, or other provider who is supervised by the board approved supervisor of record.

 

      Section 12. Supervision of a Disciplined Credential Holder. (1) The board shall appoint an approved supervisor to supervise a disciplined credential holder for the period of time defined by the board and a member of the board to serve as a liaison between the board and the appointed supervisor.

      (2) The disciplined credential holder shall be responsible for paying the fee for supervision.

      (3) The supervisor shall have completed the board approved training course in supervision.

      (4) The supervisor shall:

      (a) Review the originating complaint, agreed order, or findings of the disciplinary hearing;

      (b) Meet with the disciplined credential holder and the board liaison to:

      1. Summarize the actions and concerns of the board;

      2. Review the goals and expected outcomes of supervision submitted by the board liaison;

      3. Develop a specific plan of supervision approved by the board; and

      4. Review the reporting requirements that shall be met during the period of supervision;

      (c) Meet with the disciplined credential holder at least weekly, on an individual face-to-face basis for a minimum of one (1) hour unless modified by the board;

      (d) Submit a quarterly report to the board which reflects progress, problems, and other information relevant to the need for board-mandated supervision;

      (e) Make all reasonable efforts to insure that the disciplined credential holder’s practice is in compliance with KRS 309.080 to 309.089, and 201 KAR Chapter 35;

      (f) Report to the board any apparent violation on the part of the disciplined credential holder;

      (g) Immediately report to the board in writing a change in the ability to supervise, or in the ability of the disciplined credential holder to function in the practice of peer recovery support or substance use disorders counseling in a competent manner;

      (h) Review and countersign assessments, as needed or appropriate;

      (i) Review and countersign service or treatment plans, as needed or appropriate;

      (j) Have direct observation of the disciplined credential holder’s work on an as-needed basis;

      (k) Have direct knowledge of the size and complexity of the disciplined credential holder’s caseload;

      (l) Have knowledge of the therapeutic methods, modalities, or techniques being used by the disciplined credential holder; and

      (m) Have knowledge of the disciplined credential holder’s physical and emotional well-being if it has a direct bearing on the disciplined credential holder’s competence to practice.

      (5) The supervisor shall control, direct, or limit the disciplined credential holder’s practice to ensure that the disciplined credential holder’s practice is competent.

      (6) The supervisor shall contact the board liaison with any concern or problem with the disciplined credential holder, his or her practice, or the supervision process.

      (7) A final meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days of the end of the established supervision period to summarize the supervision. The meeting shall include the supervisor, disciplined credential holder, and board liaison. A written summary of the supervision shall be submitted by the supervisor to the board two (2) weeks following this meeting with a copy to the board liaison.

 

      Section 13. Graduate Students in Programs Emphasizing Substance Use Disorders Counseling. Graduate-level students in programs that emphasize alcohol and drug counseling who are providing services in health care settings that provide alcohol and drug counseling including independent practice settings shall:

      (1) Be supervised by a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or certified alcohol and drug counselor;

      (2) Be registered for practicum credit on the transcript in his or her course of study;

      (3) Clearly identify their status as unlicensed trainees in the field of alcohol and drug counseling to all clients and payors;

      (4) Give to all clients and payors the name of the supervising licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or certified alcohol and drug counselor responsible for the student’s work; and

      (5) Not accept employment or placement to perform the same or similar activities following the completion of their university-sanctioned placement, regardless of the job title given, unless the student holds a certificate or license from the board.

 

      Section 14. Incorporation by Reference. (1) The following material is incorporated by reference:

      (a) "KBADC Form 3, Supervisory Agreement", June 2015;

      (b) "KBADC Form 4, Request to Provide Supervision", June 2015;

      (c) "KBADC Form 6, Peer Support Specialist Supervisory Agreement", June 2015;

      (d) "KBADC Form 7, Supervision Evaluation", June 2015;

      (e) "KBADC Form 8, Peer Support Specialist Verification of Supervision", June 2015;

      (f) "KBADC Form 9, Supervision Evaluation for Peer Support Specialist", June 2015;

      (g) "KBADC Form 13, Verification of Clinical Supervision", June 2015; and

      (h) "KBADC Form 14, Supervision Annual Report", June 2015.

      (2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, 911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (35 Ky.R. 463; 789; eff. 10-15-2008; 42 Ky.R. 1316; 1792; 2046; eff. 2-5-2016.)

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 309.083(4), 309.0831, 309.0832, 309.0833

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 309.0813(1), (3), (5), 309.083, 309.0831, 309.0832, 309.0833, 309.086

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 309.0813(1) requires the board to promulgate administrative regulations for the administration and enforcement of KRS 309.080 to 309.089. KRS 309.0813(3) requires the board to approve or disapprove those persons who shall be credentialed. This administrative regulation establishes the standards for the accumulation of required supervised work experience.