54-3401 DEFINITIONS.
PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 34
COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS
54-3401. Definitions. As used in this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the Idaho state licensing board of professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.
(2) "Bureau chief" means the chief of the bureau of occupational licenses of the state of Idaho.
(3) "Department" means the department of self-governing agencies of the state of Idaho.
(4) "Licensed associate marriage and family therapist" means any person licensed under this chapter as an associate marriage and family therapist to practice marriage and family therapy under supervision as set forth in this chapter.
(5) "Licensed marriage and family therapist" means any person licensed under this chapter to practice marriage and family therapy as defined in this chapter.
(6) "Licensed professional counselor" means any person licensed under this chapter to practice professional counseling as defined in this chapter.
(7) "Marriage and family therapy" means the evaluation and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Marriage and family therapy includes the professional application of psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples and families for the purpose of treating nervous and mental disorders.
(8) "Practice of marriage and family therapy" means the rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples and families, singly or in groups, whether such services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations, either public or private. A licensed associate marriage and family therapist shall only practice marriage and family therapy under supervision as established in this chapter and rules of the board.
(9) "Practice of professional counseling" means the application of mental health, psychological, and human development principles in order to facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span; prevent, assess, and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders and associated distresses which interfere with mental health; conduct assessments for the purpose of establishing treatment goals and objectives; and plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans using counseling treatment interventions. "Counseling treatment interventions" means the application of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and systemic counseling strategies, which include principles of development, wellness and pathology that reflect a pluralistic society. Such interventions are specifically implemented in the context of a professional counseling relationship.
The practice of professional counseling includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Individual, group, marriage and family counseling and therapy;
(b) Assessment;
(c) Crisis intervention;
(d) Treatment of persons with mental and emotional disorders;
(e) Guidance and consulting to facilitate normal growth and development, including educational and career development;
(f) Utilization of functional assessment and counseling for persons requesting assistance in adjustment to a disability;
(g) Consulting;
(h) Research; and
(i) Referral.
The use of specific methods, techniques, or modalities within the practice of professional counseling is restricted to professional counselors appropriately trained in the use of such methods, techniques or modalities.