For Immediate Release
Posted: May 17, 2024

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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Vacant Positions

The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) is currently looking to
fill two open positions on the LADC Board. The positions include one Licensed Alcohol
and Drug Counselor (LADC), and one member of the public, both appointed by the
governor with the consent of the council.

The LADC member shall be a resident of this state, licensed in good standing and
currently engaged in the practice of the profession, and shall have no fewer than 5
years of experience as a LADC, at least 3 of which shall have immediately preceded
appointment.

The public member shall be a resident of this state for at least one year who has
not, and has never been, licensed or certified under the provisions of this chapter or
the spouse of a licensee or certificate holder under this chapter. The public member
shall not have, and shall never have had, a material financial interest in either the
provision of alcohol and other drug use professional services or an activity directly
related to the provisions of such services, including the representation of the board
or its predecessor or the profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years
preceding the date of appointment.

Board members attend meetings at the OPLC and utilize their expertise to make
recommendations on rules, requirements, licensing applications, renewals, and
complaints. Board members also attend adjudicative hearings on disciplinary
matters and make recommendations as needed.

For information on applying for a Board member position, visit Interested in
Becoming Board Member | NH Office of Professional Licensure and
Certification.