Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Requirement for CACREP accreditation for educational programs
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 7/14/2017
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5/17/17  5:13 pm
Commenter: Kathleen Russo-Garcia

Against the CACREP only policy
 

Requiring graduation from a CACREP only graduate program to become a  licensed mental health counselor in Virginia is dangerous.  Many experienced, highly qualified professionals will be unable to continue practicing in Virginia, leaving a shortage of providers.  A shortage of providers could become a public safety issue. 

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