GL 21-5001-A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern Requirements During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Amended]

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GL 21-5001-A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern Requirements During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Amended]

GL 21-5001-A regarding the extension of an emergency rule related to the supervision of licensed chemical dependency interns (LCDC-I) due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been posted. Effective February 9, 2022, the emergency rule was extended for 60 days and temporarily permits:

  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Interns (LCDC-I) with more than 1,000 hours of supervised work experience to provide services in person or through two-way, real-time internet or telephone communications, and
  • Certain qualified LCDC-I supervisors to provide supervision through two-way, real-time internet or telephone communications.

Please read the letter at the link below and if you have questions, contact HCR_PRT@hhs.texas.gov.

Read the Letter