Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Certification of Substance Abuse Counselors [18 VAC 115 ‑ 30]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes the qualifications for certification, requirements for renewal and standards of practice for substance abuse counselors.
State Authority Chapter 35 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Periodic Review Note completed review eff 2/19/20
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Complete study of need for training for supervisors.

2) Complete study of adequacy of education requirements.

3) Provide greater consistency among rules that are common to all professions regulated by the board.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Jaime Hoyle  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4406    FAX: (804)527-4435    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Removal of redundant provisions related to conversion therapy NOIRA Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Clarification on independent practice Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/17/2022.
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.
Updating and clarifying regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/19/2020.
Fee increase Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2017.
Periodic review recommendations Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2016.
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.
Periodic review recommendations Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2009.
Conforming regulations to Code sections
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/16/2008.
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.
Fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/21/2006.
Certification requirements for counselors and assistants Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/18/2003.
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 04/12/2000.
Amendments pursuant to Executive Order 15 (94) to simplify the regulations and reduce the burden on the public. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2000.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend regulations to include requirements for licensure of substance abuse treatment practitioners NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before the comment period ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
8/2/2024 Filed Pending
9/22/2014 Agency Completed Amend
9/22/2014 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
5/3/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is
5/3/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is
7/7/2008 Agency Completed Retain As Is