# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 58 — Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

### Chapter 11 — Advanced Assessment Activities

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 10.58.11.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Advanced assessment” means to use instruments that require specialized psychological training for administration and interpretation.

  (2) Face-to-Face Supervision.

    (a) “Face-to-face supervision” means in the physical presence of the individuals involved in the supervisory relationship during supervision.

    (b) “Face-to-face supervision” does not include:

      (i) Telephone supervision; or

      (ii) Video conferencing.

      (iii) Internet communication.

  (3) “Supervisor who is proficient in the use of advanced assessment tests” means a licensed mental health professional approved by the Board, who:

    (a) Under Health Occupations Article, §§17-302, 17-303, and 17-304, Annotated Code of Maryland:

      (i) Is qualified to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, or clinical professional counseling;

      (ii) Has completed the courses and supervised experience required by Health Occupations Article, §17-310(1) and (2), Annotated Code of Maryland;

      (iii) Has passed the National Counselors Examination (NCE) or another examination, as determined by the Board, that includes a comparable number of items assessing knowledge of advanced assessment procedures; and

      (iv) Has 2 years experience practicing as a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor; or

    (b) Has 2 years of documented, professional experience in psychological testing or advanced assessment, as approved by the Board, using the modalities, principles, and procedures of advanced assessment, including, but not limited to:

      (i) Teaching;

      (ii) Counseling;

      (iii) Clinical practice; and

      (iv) Research modalities.