ADRA Board Meeting Agenda for 5.17.13

ADDICTIVE DISORDER REGULATORY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

AGENDA

ADRA Office
4919 Jamestown Avenue, Suite 203
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
May 17, 2013
10:00 A.M.

I.    Call to Order: Roy Baas, Chairman
II.    Roll call; set quorum: Jean Hartzog, Secretary/Treasurer
III.    Public Introductions and Representation
IV.    Approval of March 15, 2013 Minutes: Jean Hartzog, Secretary/Treasurer
V.    Treasurer’s Report: Jean Hartzog, Secretary/Treasurer
        a)    March 2013
        b)    April 2013
VI.    Public Questions or Comments
VII.    New Business
        a)    Approval of Applicants to be Credentialed
        b)    Appointment of non-voting LSMS ADRA Board Member
        c)    Approval of Consent Agreement for Jessica Slaughter
        d)    LASACT Conference Planning
        e)    CAC Scope of Practice
         f)    CAC/RAC Consulting Relationship
VIII.    Old Business
         a)    Third Party Background Checks
         b)    ATI Guidelines Update
         c)    LSA R.S. 37:2951Update
         d)    BCSAC File Status
         e)    Chapter 7 Rule Change Status
IX.    Executive Director’s Report: LaMiesa Bonton, Executive Director

Adjourn Meeting: Next meeting date: Sunday, July 28, 2013; 10:00 a.m. @ LASACT Conference,  Bossier, LA 71111
 

Our History

In July 2004, Governor Kathleen Blanco signed the Senate Bill 805 (Act 803) which replaced the State Board with the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA).  Since our inception, we have worked diligently to ensure that Louisiana is getting the best possible mental health care by setting high standards for health care professionals in the field of addiction recovery.

Welcome

The Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority is the state licensing and credentialing board for addiction couselors and prevention professionals.  In Louisiana, the practice of most health care professions is licensed and regulated by appointed boards placed within the Department of Health and Hospitals. Therefore, the legislature hereby finds it appropriate that the responsibility and authority to regulate the practice of addictive disorder treatment and prevention be exercised by a licensing board created for that purpose. Throughout this website you will find the necessary infomation to obtain an ADRA credential.

ADRA Advantages

Treatment for addictive disorders vary, but we do know that most patients respond well to talk therapy and social support situations.  The process of recovery is often a long and difficult one, so it is important that addiction counselors and prevention professional have the skills to cultivate an enduring relationship with their patients.  ADRA credentialing ensures that all counselors specializing in addiction recovery and prevention have the necessary skills to treat diverse groups of patients by awarding our seal of accreditation only to those counselors who have exhibited excellence in their trade.  As a mental health specialist, earning ADRA's mark of distinction can open up a world of opportunities and professional advantages for you.