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]
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8/3/22  8:18 am
Commenter: Anonymous

Completely Inappropriate
 

The rationale for QMHPs to provide supervision to other QMHPs due to lack of LMHP types available is a ridiculous and watered down reason to encourage this change. QMHPs do not have the skill set or training that a licensed therapist has in order to guide the practice and service delivery for another QMHP. The purpose of supervision is to ensure that we are good stewards of services for the clients we serve. If we change that standard of service delivery we are doing a disservice and harm to our clients and our communities. I strongly oppose this change and continue to advocate for supervision by an LMHP type for all QMHPs.

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