In Chapter II, pages 14-15, it references staff varianced by DMAS/DBHDS back in 2010-2011.  In both the adult and children's variance sections, it states "The variance request remains in effect as long as the staff person remains employed by the same DBHDS licensed provider OR until the individual is registered by the Board of Counseling as a QMHP-A (or QMHP-C)".  This implies that once registered, the person is no longer considered varianced.  Therefore, does this relieve the supervisor of the weekly supervision requirement for varianced staff?  Of course, ongoing supervision is always provided regardless of registration status, but QMHP varianced staff are required to have weekly documented supervision.