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Alcohol and Drug Counseling Aide

Pursuant to Title 32, Chapter 81, §6203-A(2)

"Alcohol and drug counseling aide" means an individual who is licensed by the board to engage in an apprenticeship for the purpose of acquiring knowledge and experience in the performance of alcohol and drug counseling services, including but not limited to knowledge of ethical standards. An alcohol and drug counseling aide may facilitate individual and direct group counseling or assume other facilitation duties under supervision and may supervise nonclinical activities. An alcohol and drug counseling aide may write treatment chart notations when the notations are cosigned by a certified clinical supervisor. All work performed must be under the supervision of a certified clinical supervisor. An alcohol and drug counseling aide may not engage in independent or private practice. All work associated with the apprenticeship may be conducted only in an agency."

Refer to the Board laws and rules for complete details.

Application for the Alcohol & Drug Counseling Aide License

Fees
  • License Fee: $40.00
  • Criminal Background Check Fee: $21.00
    • (fees are non-refundable)
Term
  • Annual
  • November 30
Requirements
  • See Board Laws and Rules
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Renewal Fees and Information

Fees
  • $35.00
Terms
  • This license renews annually on November 30
Requirements
  • You may renew your license online beginning 60 days prior to your expiration date. Renew now! You do not need to wait for a renewal reminder notice.
  • Late fee of $50 assessed if renewing after November 30th
  • If application submitted more than 90 days after the November 30 expiration date, you will be subject to all requirements governing new applicants. (See 32 MRSA §6219). You will be required to reapply by filing a reinstatement application with documentation and fees.
  • Continuing Education: 12 contact hours of continuing education is required prior to the November 30 renewals (biennially) i.e., 2011, 2013, 2015, etc.
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Last Updated: February 4, 2013

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  • Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors
  • 35 State House Station
  • Augusta, ME 04333-0035
  • Phone: (207) 624-8689
  • Fax: (207) 624 8637
  • TTY users call Maine relay 711
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