| 4/5/2023 1:50 pm Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Counseling |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Erin Barrett (804)367-4688 erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Agency Contact: | Jaime Hoyle Executive Director (804)367-4406 jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Contact Address: | Department of Health Professions 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Chapter Affected: | |
| 18 vac 115 - 80: | Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals |
| Statutory Authority: |
State: ยงยง 54.1-2400, 54.1-3500 & 54.1-3505 Federal: N/A |
| Date Petition Received | 04/05/2023 |
| Petitioner | Kathy Johnson |
The petitioner requests that Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) who are
dually registered, Child and Adult, who were grandfathered in, who hold a Master's
or higher in Social Work, Human Services or Psychology and more than 10 years professional
work experience in mental/behavioral health should be considered qualified supervisors
for QMHP-T's.
The petitioner also requests that those who meet the above requirements should be
able to practice independently.
Agency Plan
The petition for rulemaking will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations
on May 8, 2023. The petition will also be published on the Virginia Regulatory Town
Hall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment, which will open on May
8, 2023 and will close on June 7, 2023. The Board will consider the petition and all
comments in support or opposition at the next meeting after the close of public comment,
currently scheduled for July 21, 2023. The petitioner will be notified of the Board's
decision after that meeting.
| Publication Date | 05/08/2023 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 06/07/2023 |