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Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Behavioral Health Technicians and Behavioral Health Technician Assistants [18 VAC 115 ‑ 100]    (Under Development)
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations for registration of behavioral health technicians and behavioral health technician assistants are being promulgated pursuant to a mandate of Chapter 595 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly. Regulations establish required fees, specify the education and experience necessary to qualify for registration, and establish standards of practice.
State Authority Va. Code 54.1-3500 , 54.1-3505 , 54.1-3518 , 54.1-3519
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To establish a registration of behavioral health technicians and behavioral health technician assistants and set standards for practice.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jaime Hoyle  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, 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
Creation of registration for behavioral health technicians and behavioral health technician assistants
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
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Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None