Notwithstanding the provisions of § 54.1-3507, (i) the Board may issue a license as a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner to a person who, after the effective date of the regulations promulgated pursuant to subdivision 7 of § 54.1-3505, has applied for such a license and who, in the judgment of the Board, possesses qualifications, education or experience substantially equivalent to the requirements of § 54.1-3507; however, any such applicant shall have completed at least one year of supervised clinical experience in substance abuse treatment, and (ii) for a period of time to be determined by the Board but not less than one year after the effective date of the regulations, the Board shall issue such a license to any such person who, in the judgment of the Board, possesses qualifications, education or experience acceptable to the Board and has completed at least one year of supervised clinical experience in substance abuse treatment.
1997, c. 901; 1999, c. 863.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 54.1 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 35 - Professional Counseling
§ 54.1-3501. Exemption from requirements of licensure
§ 54.1-3502. Administration or prescription of drugs not permitted
§ 54.1-3503. Board of Counseling
§ 54.1-3505. Specific powers and duties of the Board
§ 54.1-3505.1. Continued competency requirements
§ 54.1-3506.1. Client notification
§ 54.1-3509. Continued certification of certain certified substance abuse counselors
§ 54.1-3513. Restriction of practice; use of titles
§ 54.1-3514. Certification of existing providers
§ 54.1-3516. Art therapist and art therapy associate; licensure
§ 54.1-3517. Advisory Board on Art Therapy; membership; terms