Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 200 - Behavioral Health and Therapy Board
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Agency 200 – Behavioral Health and Therapy Board under the Minnesota Administrative Rules (Minn. R.):
📘 Agency Overview
Administered by: Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT), established in 2003. Responsible for licensing and regulation of professional counselors (LPCs/LPCCs) and alcohol & drug counselors (LADCs) (commissions.leg.state.mn.us).
📚 Rule Chapters
1. Chapter 2150 – Licensure (Professional Counseling)
Covers:
Application and issuance of initial licenses
License renewals, continuing education requirements
Supervised field experience and professional conduct
Informed consent, client confidentiality, scope of practice, ethics (regulations.justia.com)
Example provision:
2150.7525 – Informed Consent
Requires providers (oral or written): explain goals, risks, fees, privacy limits, client and provider responsibilities (law.cornell.edu).
Written consent required for forensic, experimental, or competence-developing services; re-consent if service changes; crisis/emergency consent exceptions (law.cornell.edu).
2. Chapter 4747 – Alcohol & Drug Counselor Licensing
Addresses licensing criteria specific to alcohol and drug counselors, including:
Education, supervised training
Examination requirements
Renewal, continuing education
Professional standards & conduct (regulations.justia.com, commissions.leg.state.mn.us)
🔍 How to Access These Rules
Official Minnesota Revisor of Statutes website: search under Agency 200 (chapters 2150–4747) (revisor.mn.gov).
Justia and Cornell LII also host these statutes (note: may not be up-to-date) (regulations.justia.com).
🧾 Role of the Board
Mission: Protect public by ensuring competent, ethical practice through licensure, enforcement, continuing education, complaint handling, and discipline (commissions.leg.state.mn.us).
Structure: 13 governor-appointed members (professional counselors, LADCs, public members); 3 staff; supported by shared Administrative Services Unit (commissions.leg.state.mn.us).
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter | Title | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 2150 | Licensure (Professional Counseling) | Licensing, renewal, continuing ed, supervision, conduct |
| 4747 | Alcohol & Drug Counselor Licensing | Licensing requirements, renewal, education, ethics |
🔗 Next Steps / Your Options
View the full text: Go to the Revisor of Statutes site and search “Agency 200” or directly access Minn. R. 2150 and 4747.
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