D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6608

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-6608 - WAIVER OF EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

6608.1

The Board shall waive the examination requirements of this chapter for an applicant who:

(a) Meets the educational requirements of § 6602 of this chapter;

(b) Proves to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant has practiced as a professional counselor or as a professional counselor administrator within a three (3) year period immediately preceding July 22, 1992; and

(c) Applies for licensure within one (1) year from the effective date of this chapter.

6608.2

An applicant for a license under this section shall submit the following:

(a) A statement detailing the nature of the practice, time period, names of supervisors, and places where the applicant has performed the functions of a professional counselor or a professional counselor administrator during the time period July 22, 1989 through July 22, 1992; and

(b) At least two (2) of the following:

(1) Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor who is currently supervising, or has supervised, the applicant's work in professional counseling. For an applicant who has been in an independent private practice during the pertinent two (2) year period, a letter of recommendation from a mental health colleague shall be accepted in lieu of a letter of recommendation from a supervisor;

(2) Evidence of participation in continuing education activities;

(3) Evidence of the completion of a minimum of one (1) three-credit graduate course in counseling or a closely related field from an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education, or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, or its successor;

(4) Documentation of a currently valid certificate as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or National Certified Counselor; or

(5) Proof of publication of a counseling-related article in a refereed journal, publication of a counseling-related book, or publication of a chapter in a counseling-related book.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6608

Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 5238 (August 5, 1994)