Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
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11/11/13  8:02 am
Commenter: Debbie Brinkley

Chase Petition
 

An private citizen as well as an employee in the Behavioral Healthcare field, I wholeheartedly support amending the Board of Counseling definitions and requirements to allow Master's Degree graduates of non-CACREP counseling-psychology programs.   There is a severe shortage and an incredible need for licensed behavioral health staff throughout Virginia.  Consideration of this amendment is very timely and would effectively address this shortage by allowing more qualified staff to become licensed. 

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