Action:
Reduction of residency requirements
Action 6660
General Information
| Action Summary |
The Board will reduce the residency requirements for counseling residents, marriage and family residents, and substance abuse treatment providers and create an ability to use an inactive status during residency for those residents. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 115-20 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 115 - 50 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy |
Amend Existing Regulation
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18 VAC 115 - 60 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8176] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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10600
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Fast-Track
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Stage complete. Becomes effective on 12/18/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Matt Novak
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Agency Regulatory Coordinator
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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matthew.novak@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)914-0907
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
