The new regulations should be effective by the end of February 1997 with testing dates of June 14th and September 13th, 1997. The immediate benefits for credentialed counselors in New York will be reciprocity in 39 states, all branches of the military, the Indian Health Services, Canada, Sweden and Germany. Following are the new requirements
 

A total of 350 clock hours of education/training must be acquired in four categories of coursework including: 1)Knowledge of alcoholism and substance abuse (85 hours minimum); 2) Alcoholism and substance abuse counseling (150 hours minimum); 3) Assessment, clinical evaluation, treatment planning, case management and patient/community education (70 hours minimum); and 4) Professional and ethical responsibilities and documentation (45 hours minimum).
 

In the area of work experience, applicants will be required to document three years of appropriate full-time work experience in an approved work setting. One year can be voluntary (non-paid) experience. applicants with a Bachelor's of Master's Degree in a human services field may substitute their degree for one year of work experience (for Bachelor's Degree) or two years of work experience (for Master's Degree.)

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