Mental Health Counselors
Special Requirements
Degree program requirements:
A. Programs that are approved by CACREP or CORE are recognized as meeting the definition of graduate degree programs that prepare individuals to practice counseling and counseling treatment intervention as defined in §54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia.
B. The applicant shall have completed a graduate degree from a program that prepares individuals to practice counseling and counseling treatment intervention, as defined in §54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia, which is offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency and which meets the following criteria:
1. There must be a sequence of academic study with the expressed intent to prepare counselors as documented by the institution;
2. There must be an identifiable counselor training faculty and an identifiable body of students who complete that sequence of academic study; and
3. The academic unit must have clear authority and primary responsibility for the core and specialty areas.
Prerequisites for licensure by examination:
Every applicant for licensure examination by the board shall:
1. Meet the degree program requirements prescribed in 18VAC115-20-49, the course work requirements prescribed in 18VAC115-20-50 or 18VAC115-20-51, and the experience requirements prescribed in 18VAC115-20-52; and
2. Submit the following to the board or its contracting agent within the time frame established by the board or that agent:
a. A completed application;
b. Official transcripts documenting the applicant's completion of the degree program and coursework requirements prescribed in 18VAC115-20-49 and 18VAC115-20-50 or 18VAC115-20-51;
c. Verification of Supervision forms documenting fulfillment of the experience requirements of 18VAC115-20-52 and copies of all required evaluation forms;
d. Documentation of any other professional license or certificate ever held in another jurisdiction; and
e. The application processing and initial licensure fee.
Prerequisites for licensure by endorsement:
A. Every applicant for licensure by endorsement shall submit in one package the following:
1. A completed application;
2. The application processing fee;
3. Verification of all professional licenses or certificates ever held in any other jurisdiction. In order to qualify for endorsement the applicant shall have no unresolved action against a license or certificate. The board will consider history of disciplinary action on a case-by-case basis;
4. Documentation of having completed education and experience requirements as specified in subsection B of this section;
5. Verification of a passing score on a licensure examination in the jurisdiction in which licensure was obtained; and
6. An affidavit of having read and understood the regulations and laws governing the practice of professional counseling in Virginia.
B. Every applicant for licensure by endorsement shall meet one of the following:
1. Educational requirements consistent with those specified in 18VAC115-20-49 and 18VAC115-20-51 and experience requirements consistent with those specified in 18VAC115-20-52; or
2. If an applicant does not have educational and experience credentials consistent with those required by this chapter, he shall provide:
a. Documentation of education and supervised experience that met the requirements of the jurisdiction in which he was initially licensed as verified by an official transcript and a certified copy of the original application materials; and
b. Evidence of post-licensure clinical practice for five of the last six years immediately preceding his licensure application in Virginia.
3. In lieu of transcripts verifying education and documentation verifying supervised experience, the board may accept verification from the credentials registry of the American Association of State Counseling Boards or any other board-recognized entity.
Required Fees:
The board has established the following fees applicable to licensure as a professional counselor:
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Active annual license renewal
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$105
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Inactive annual license renewal
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$55
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Initial licensure by examination: Application processing and initial licensure
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$140
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Initial licensure by endorsement: Application processing and initial licensure
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$140
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Registration of supervision
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$50
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Add or change supervisor
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$25
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Duplicate license
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$5
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Verification of licensure to another jurisdiction
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$25
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Late renewal
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$35
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Reinstatement of a lapsed license
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$165
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Replacement of or additional wall certificate
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$15
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Returned check
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$35
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Reinstatement following revocation or suspension
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$500
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One-time fee reduction for renewal of an active license due on June 30, 2007
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$52
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One-time fee reduction for renewal of an inactive license due on June 30, 2007
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$27
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For More Information, Contact:
NBCC
3 Terrace Way, Suite D
Greensboro, NC 27403-3660
Phone: 336.547.0607
Fax: 336.547.0017
http://www.nbcc.org
[email protected]
Virginia Department Of Health Professions
Board Of Counseling
6603 West Broad St., 5th Floor
Richmond, VA 23230-1712
Phone: 804.662.9913
TTY: 804.662.7197
http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
