| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Waiver of examination for licensure as a substance abuse treatment practitioner for LCSWs |
| Date Filed | 4/20/2020 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | James Christmas |
| Petitioner's Request |
To amend section 50 to allow persons who are licensed as clinical social workers to be licensed as substance abuse treatment practitioners without examination. |
| Agency's Plan |
The petition will be published in the Register of Regulations with a comment period from May 11, 2020 to June 10, 2020. All comments will be considered by the Board at it next meeting, scheduled for August 21, 2020. |
| Comment Period | Ended 6/10/2020 24 comments |
| Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 8/21/2020 |
| Agency Decision Summary |
At its meeting on August 21, 2020, the Board declined to take action on the petition. It concurred with the commenters who noted that licensure as a substance abuse treatment practitioner requires specialized education, experience, and examination. In its proposed amendments adopted pursuant to a periodic review of Chapter 60, the Board has already deleted the existing exemption from examination for licensed professional counselors. |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Jaime Hoyle / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, 23233 |
| Email Address: | jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4406 FAX: (804)527-4435 TDD: ()- |