Bill proposed license qualifications for counselors, assistants, and therapists

Applicants meeting the listed education and license requirements could qualify for an initial master counselor license. This applies to people seeking an initial master licensed alcohol and drug counselor license. Applicants must complete at least 60 hours of specified master's degree courses, or equivalent courses, at an accredited college or university. They must have held a New Hampshire license issued under RSA 330-A for at least five years and be in good standing. If enacted, the act would take effect upon passage.

Board rules would include a minimum education requirement for speech-language assistants. The rules cover speech-language assistants' minimum qualifications, supervision, and permitted tasks. The education must be a two-year associate degree from a speech-language pathology program or an equivalent program accredited by an organization approved by the board. If enacted, the act would take effect upon passage.

Applicants could meet the education requirement with a bachelor's degree or higher and complete supervised field experience. This applies to people seeking a recreational therapist license. The degree must be from an accredited college or university. Field experience must follow National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification requirements and be supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. If enacted, the act would take effect upon passage.