| Description | SB633 and HB1562 of the 2020 General Assembly required the Board of Social Work to promulgate regulations governing the practice of music therapy. The Code specifies the requirements for board certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization will be considered as qualification for licensure as a licensed music therapist. The Board will adopt additional requirements similar to other licensed professions for a fee structure, renewal or reinstatement, continuing competency, supervision of persons in training, and standards of practice. |
| State Authority | 54.1-3709.1 , 54.1-3709.2 , and 54.1-3709.3 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To licensure persons as music therapists who have demonstrated qualification by education, training, and examination. To establish requirements for continued competency in the practice. To set standards for the practice of music therapy to protect patients. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Jaime Hoyle / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4441 FAX: (804)977-9915 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists | Proposed | Comment period is underway and will end on 02/14/2025. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||