Department of Health Professions
Board of Counseling
Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors
[18 VAC 115 ‑ 30]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes the qualifications for certification, requirements for renewal and standards of practice for substance abuse counselors. |
| State Authority | Chapter 35 of Title 54.1 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1) Complete study of need for training for supervisors. 2) Complete study of adequacy of education requirements. 3) Provide greater consistency among rules that are common to all professions regulated by the board. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Jaime Hoyle / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4406 FAX: (804)527-4435 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Updating and clarifying regulations | Final | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy | NOIRA | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fee increase | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 2/8/2017. |
| Periodic review recommendations | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/15/2016. |
Fee reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/14/2010. |
|
Electronic submission of applications and renewals
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2009. |
|
Change of address
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 8/5/2009. |
| Periodic review recommendations | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2009. |
|
Conforming regulations to Code sections
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/16/2008. |
|
Fee reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/18/2007. |
|
Reduction in renewal fee; conforming returned check fee to law
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/19/2006. |
|
Fee reduction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/21/2006. |
| Certification requirements for counselors and assistants | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 6/18/2003. |
|
Cite correction
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2002. |
| Fee increase | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 4/12/2000. |
| Amendments pursuant to Executive Order 15 (94) to simplify the regulations and reduce the burden on the public. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 1/19/2000. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend regulations to include requirements for licensure of substance abuse treatment practitioners | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 1/1/1900 before the comment period ended. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Optional Title | Date Filed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2014 | Amend | |
| 9/22/2014 | Amend | |
| 10/16/2012 | Amend | |
| 2/6/2009 | Retain As Is | |
| 8/19/2008 | Retain As Is | |
| 1/1/2001 | Retain As Is | |