Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern Requirements During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Rule Expired August 7, 2022

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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern Requirements During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Rule Expired August 7, 2022

Emergency rule §500.51, Supervision of LCDC Interns During the COVID-19 Pandemic, adopted under Texas Administrative Code Title 26 (26 TAC) Chapter 500, Subchapter E expired on August 7, 2022. This emergency rule permitted licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC) interns 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 permitted qualified LCDC intern supervisors to provide supervision through two-way, real-time internet or telephone communications to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Effective August 8, 2022, all LCDC interns and LCDC intern supervisors utilizing this emergency rule must resume operations as required by 25 TAC Chapter 140, Subchapter I.

For questions or more information, please contact us by emailing HCR_PRU@hhs.texas.gov.