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]
Emergency Extension Request
(4891)
Action:
Initial regulations for registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals
(8034)
Stage:
Emergency/NOIRA

On 4/29/2019 the board requested that this emergency stage be extended until 12/17/2019.

Reason for Extension:
Emergency regulations for registration of peer recovery specialists expire on Jun 17, 2019. The Board of Counseling will adopt final replacement regulations on May 31, 2109. Without an extension of emergency regulations, the Board will be unable to register peer recovery specialists. Registration is a requirement for reimbursement by DMAS, so a disruption in registration of QMHPs will have an impact on mental health treatment in Virginia.

This emergency extension request was approved by the Governor's office on 6/4/2019.

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