Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Requirement for CACREP accreditation for educational programs
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 7/14/2017
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5/25/17  2:04 pm
Commenter: Julie Andrews, LCPC

Oppose
 

I am strongly opposed to this motion and I please ask that it be reconsidered. There are many, many master's level colleagues that are very qualified to work with the vulnerable population that desperately needs our help. By restricting the amount of service members we have to help them by imposing this strict legislation, we will cut down our workforce, cause over work for CACREP professionals due to the shortage, and thereby do more harm than good. Incidents of violence, drug addiction, depression/suicide rates, and family dysfunction I anticipate will rise as a result of this motion going through due to the lack of professionals available to help. Although 100% CACREP professionals is ideal, I think more time needs to be alotted for schools to become CACREP. Effort should be made towards helping schools earn this credidation- not put effort into cutting back the amount of professionals who are willing, and have the hearts and experience, to be successful part of the workforce with these individuals. Thanks for your consideration.

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