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]
Action Periodic review
Stage Final
Comment Period Ended on 8/24/2016
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8/24/16  7:49 pm
Commenter: Anthony Isacco, Chatham University

Inclusivity for well-qualified supervisors
 

The problem with this proposed legislation is that it would limit supervision from qualified behavioral health professionals such as doctoral-level clinical and counseling psychologists.  As a result, supervisees and their clients would be at a disadvantage to achieve optimal health outcomes.  Many doctoral-level clinical and counseling psychologists are uniquely trained to deliver quality supervision based on prevailing science and theory in the behavioral health fields.  Thus, the proposed legislation would unnecessarily restrict access to such experts. Please consider enhancing inclusivity to well-qualified supervisors.  Thank you.

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