Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Counseling intends to consider promulgating 18VAC115-80, Regulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals. The purpose of the proposed action is to establish the requirements for the registration of qualified mental health professionals pursuant to Chapters 418 and 426 of the 2017 Acts of Assembly. The proposed regulations establish qualifications, fees, continuing education, standards of practice, and grounds for disciplinary action.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3505 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 7, 2018.

Agency Contact: Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director, Board of Counseling, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4406, FAX (804) 527-4435, or email jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov.