Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners [18 VAC 115 ‑ 60]

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4/9/25  10:14 am
Commenter: La'Toya Hines

Support
 

I support the wavier. As a CSAC since 2007 and a LCSW, I feel that my experience and know support not to have a take another examination. 

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4/22/25  1:40 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

Waiver of examination requirement for experienced LCSW/CSAC applicants for LSATP
 

The petitioner requests that the Board amend 18VAC115-60-90 to permit licensed clinical social workers licensed for ten years or more who also hold a certification as a substance abuse counselor and have practiced within the last five years (60 months) have the examination requirement to become a licensed substance abuse treatment provider waived, similar to an exemption for licensed professional counselors applying to become LSATPs.

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