I support the changes listed in the VACSB petition.  Specifically, the supervision of a QMHP trainee by a QMHP is consistent with the supervision process available with CSAC trainees.   While supervision from an LMHP would be beneficial, many LMHP's are not familiar with the roles and tasks of a QMHP and have never worked as a QMHP directly.  To obtain the CSAC credential, applicants must follow a prescriptive path of supervision, supervised experience and didactic learning.  That process is not unlike the QMHP process until it diverges with the supervision requirements.  The CSAC trainee is allowed to be supervised by a CSAC with 2 years experience.  Allowing this change would promote consistency among certifications regulated by the board of counseling.

I support the allowance of both sociology and criminal justice as eligible degrees for the QMHP credential.  Before the requirements changed, persons with these educational backgrounds provided services to CSB consumers.  They brought diversity of thought and experience that was beneficial to the services rendered.  These educational backgrounds should not have been excluded and allowing this petition will correct that.