R03-303 Supplemental Requirements for Credentialing Application Materials and Process

A. An individual applying for initial credentialing as a Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Credentialed Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor, or Counselor Assistant, or Counselor-in-Training shall submit an application packet provided by SRS that includes:

1. Supporting documentation, and

2. A transcript identifying relevant college or university course work.

Refer to credentialing agent.

 

B. An individual applying for renewal of credentialing as a Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Credentialed Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor, or Counselor Assistant, or Counselor-in-Training shall submit 30 days prior to the individual’s credentialing expiration:

1. A renewal application provided by the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, and

2. Documentation of required CEUs obtained during the current credentialing period, and

3. Documentation of at least 6 credit hours of approved course work per year, if applicable.

D. An individual who has been determined ineligible according to subsection (C) may apply for a provisional credential for a period of up to 6 months following the expiration of the individual’s last credentialed period by submitting the following documents to SRS:

1. A completed application, and

2. A written plan to meet the CEU requirements.

E. An individual who has a provisional credential shall complete the required CEUs prior to the expiration date of the provisional credential or the credential will be determined expired.

F. An individual whose credential has expired for a period of at least 1 year may apply for a provisional credential by:

1. Submitting a letter that documents the lapse from credentialing requirements, and

2. Completing all previously required coursework or CEUs as required by the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

G. An individual who has been determined to be in violation of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Credentialed Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor Code of Ethics may have the credential:

1. Revoked, or

2. Placed on provisional status.

H. An individual who has had a credential revoked may reapply for credentialing to include the process listed in R03-303(B) and will be subject to approval of the Secretary of SRS. I. Any judgment rendered to an individual as the result of these standards may be appealed through due process as stipulated in K.S.A. 75-3306.

I. Any judgment rendered to an individual as the result of these standards may be appealed through due process as stipulated in K.S.A. 75-3306.