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76-10.06
Disciplinary process for cases involving non-compliance with section 54.1-2400.6
1/5/2023
76-10.17
Publication of Notices and Orders on the Department websites
1/5/2023
76-10.24
Summary suspensions and restrictions
3/6/2018
76-20.04
Disclosure of non-investigative information by the Department
1/5/2023
76-20.05
Disclosure of Information to Health Practitioner Monitoring Program
1/5/2023
76-34
Reporting by Hospitals and Other Health Care Institutions
9/16/2021
76-35
Virginia Freedom of Information Act Requests
9/1/2022
76-40.01
Receipt and investigation of allegations of misconduct
1/5/2023
76-40.02
Unlicensed activity
1/5/2023
76-40.05
Diciplinary cases involving board members
1/5/2023
76-80.12
Extension of time for active duty service members or spouses
1/5/2023
76-90.01
Prescription Drug Monitoring Advisory Committee
5/4/2018
76-90.03
Foreign applicants and social security numbers
12/8/2022
76-90.05
Principles/Establishment of Fees
1/5/2023
BOARD: Board of Counseling
115-1.1
Disciplinary Actions for Non-Compliance with Continuing Education and Continuing Education Recommendations
11/10/2022
115-1.2
Bylaws of the Board
7/25/2019
115-1.3
Bylaws for the Advisory Board on Art Therapy
1/8/2021
115-1.4
Guidance on Technology-Assisted Counseling and Technology-Assisted Supervision
7/7/2022
115-1.5
Sanction Reference Points Manual
5/20/2016
115-1.8
Examinations acceptable for certification as a rehabilitation provider
11/22/2019
115-1.9
Certifications approved by the Board for Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor
7/7/2022
115-10
Guidance on conversion therapy
6/30/2019
115-11
Scopes of practice in substance abuse counseling or treatment
1/23/2020
115-12
Acceptance of training and participation as a Disaster Mental Health Worker for continuing competency
1/23/2020
115-2
Impact of Criminal Convictions, Impairment, and Past History on Licensure, Certification or Registration
9/1/2022
115-3
Frequently asked questions about credentials appeals
7/25/2019
115-4.1
Evidence of clinical practice for licensure by endorsement
7/7/2022
115-4.11
Board guidance on use of confidential consent agreements
7/7/2022
115-4.3
Direct client hours in an internship
2/5/2021
115-5
Conduct of an Informal Conference by an Agency Subordinate
5/18/2018
115-6
Guidance on emotional support animlas
4/2/2020
115-7
Supervised experience for delivery of clinical services for professional counselor licensure
10/15/2020
115-8
Approved Degrees in Human Services and Related Fields for QMHP Registration
10/14/2021
115-9
Board-recognized entity for licensure by endorsement
11/2/2018