TX HHS Form 3257. Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Peer Assistance Program Application

The TX HHS Form 3257, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Peer Assistance Program Application, is a crucial document for professionals seeking to establish or maintain a peer assistance program for chemical dependency counselors. This form helps solve the problem of identifying, assisting, and monitoring impaired professionals in the field, ensuring they can safely return to practice.

This application requires detailed information about the program's goals, objectives, criteria for success, target population, and plan for ensuring services are available throughout Texas. Key features include identification and intervention with impaired professionals, assistance with accessing quality treatment, monitoring, support, and evaluation of participants, as well as plans for program staffing, quality assurance, and self-evaluation.

The TX HHS Form 3257 should be used by professional associations or organizations seeking to establish a peer assistance program for licensed chemical dependency counselors in accordance with Texas Administrative Code Title 25 (25 TAC) Section 140.420. This form is essential for ensuring the safe practice of professionals and promoting quality services throughout the state.