12. Clinical supervision. For purposes of direct clinical supervision of licensed practitioners in the field of alcohol and drug counseling, the board may certify upon receipt of proper application and fee under section 6215 licensed psychologists, physicians, registered clinical nurse specialists, clinical professional counselors and, clinical social workers, and any other licensed or certified mental health professionals who are qualified to provide alcohol and drug counseling services by virtue of the requirements for that profession and who meet the requirements established by board rules. Other members of any mental health profession must meet the criteria set forth by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium or equivalent qualifications as determined by the board by rulemaking.

Sec. 11. 32 MRSA §6213, as amended by PL 1995, c. 394, §13, is repealed.

Sec. 12. 32 MRSA §6213-A, as amended by PL 1995, c. 394, §14, is repealed.

Sec. 13. 32 MRSA §6213-B is enacted to read:

§6213-B.__Alcohol and drug counseling aide; qualification

for registration

1.__Requirements.__The board shall issue a registration to practice as an alcohol and drug counseling aide to an applicant who meets the following minimal requirements.__An applicant must:

A.__Be at least 18 years of age;

B.__Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

C.__Be employed at an agency;

D.__Provide the name of the person who will be the applicant's certified clinical supervisor; and

E.__Have paid an application and registration fee under section 6215.

Sec. 14. 32 MRSA §6214-A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 210, §11, is repealed.