D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9102

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Rule 17-9102 - TRANSITION FROM LICENSURE AS A GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

9102.1

A graduate professional counselor pursuing licensure as a professional counselor shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that he or she has completed the following:

(a) At least three thousand five hundred (3,500) hours of post-Master's or postdoctoral experience pursuant to 17 DCMR § 6603.1(b);

(b) Sixty (60) graduate semester hours of a counseling program as set forth at to 17 DCMR § 6602.2(a); and

(c) Licensure as a graduate professional counselor or its substantial equivalent.

9102.2

If an applicant for licensure as a professional counselor does not meet the requirements of § 9102.1(a) and the applicant elects to complete his or her supervised practice requirements in the District of Columbia, the applicant shall first obtain licensure as a graduate professional counselor or its equivalent and work under the immediate and direct supervision of a professional counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or independent social worker, who is licensed in the District of Columbia under the Act.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9102

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 6819 (July 4, 2014)

Authority: Section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 ("Act"), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2012 Repl.)), and Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.