Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Counseling
chapter
Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals [18 VAC 115 ‑ 80]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Amendments to QMHP regulations pursuant to HB1897
Action 6822
 
General Information
Action Summary Pursuant to Chapter 146 of the 2025 General Assembly, the Board is amending 18VAC115-80-65 to include specific language as required by enactment clause 3 of the legislation. This language states that a licensed baccalaureate social worker shall not be required to register with the Board to serve as a qualified mental health professional-trainee.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [8390]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10883 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/05/2025.
 
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
Phone: (804)914-0907    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.