Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals [18 VAC 115 ‑ 80]
Action Initial regulations for registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
Stage Emergency/NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/7/2018
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1/16/18  10:08 am
Commenter: Melissa Peddy, LPC, Mount Rogers Community Services Board

Considerations for QMHP regulations
 

I agree that the registration and supervision of qualified mental health professionals is beneficial for the individuals receiving mental health services. Providing registration online is especially helpful for those registering as a QMHP. It may be somewhat discouraging for those who work with both adults and children to have to register as both a QMHP-A and QMHP-C and pay the full fee for both of these credentials. It would be helpful to have a reduced fee if registering as both a QMHP-A and QMHP-C in order to have an incentive those with the most experience and knowledge in a wide range of ages. Another consideration for those working in the school system as therapeutic day treatment counselors would be to extend the ages for QMHP-C providers until age 21, as some young adults are still enrolled in public school and receiving mental health services from QMHPs. Additionally as a LMHP, it would helpful for my supervision of QMHPs to have clear guidelines and guidance documents related to registration, supervision, and reporting any disciplinary action.Consid

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