Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners [18 VAC 115 ‑ 60]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Regulations establish the qualifications for licensure and renewal or reinstatement and the standards of practice.
State Authority Chapter 35 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Establish rules that will allow initial licensure for qualified substance abuse practitioners.
Meetings See all meetings (16) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Matt Novak  / Agency Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: matthew.novak@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)914-0907    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy NOIRA Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Reduction of residency requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2025.
Resident license Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/23/2021.
Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/18/2021.
Handling fee - returned check Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020.
Credential review for foreign graduates Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2020.
Exemption from CE requirement for new licensees Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/28/2017.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2017.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2010.
Electronic submission of applications and renewals
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2009.
Change of address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/05/2009.
Clarification of endorsement and reporting requirements Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/23/2009.
Requirements for residency; endorsement portability Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/03/2008.
Amendment to standard of conduct
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/25/2007.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/18/2007.
Reduction in renewal fee; conforming returned check fee to law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/19/2006.
Name change of credentialing organization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2006.
Consistency in standards of practice Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/11/2006.
Continuing competency Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/08/2004.
Time-limited Waiver of Certain Requirements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2003.
Cite correction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2002.
Fee Increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/20/2001.
New regulations to establish licensure requirements, standards of practice and fees for substance abuse treatment practitioners. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/1999.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Changes resulting from periodic review Final Stage withdrawn on 08/02/2024 before Attorney General's office completed its review.
Consistency Review NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 06/19/2003 before the Governor's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/2/2024 Filed Pending
2/28/2019 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
5/3/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is