Establishes professional licensure and certification for tobacco treatment counseling.
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Overview
This bill creates new professional licenses and certifications for individuals providing tobacco and nicotine treatment counseling in New Jersey. It establishes two distinct roles – licensed clinical tobacco treatment specialists and certified clinical tobacco treatment specialists – and outlines the requirements for obtaining these credentials. The Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee will oversee the regulation of these professions, ensuring qualified professionals are providing this vital service. The bill also includes provisions regarding patient confidentiality and supervision requirements.
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Joseph Lagana
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