As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Certified rehabilitation provider" means a person who is certified by the Board as possessing the training, the skills and the experience as a rehabilitation provider to form an opinion by discerning and evaluating, thereby allowing for a sound and reasonable determination or recommendation as to the appropriate employment for a rehabilitation client and who may provide vocational rehabilitation services under subdivision A 3 of § 65.2-603 that involve the exercise of professional judgment.
"Professional judgment" includes consideration of the client's level of disability, functional limitations and capabilities; consideration of client aptitudes, career and technical skills and abilities; education and pre-injury employment; and identification of return-to-work options and service needs which culminate in the determination or recommendation of appropriate employment for the rehabilitation client.
1994, c. 558; 1995, c. 343; 1997, c. 839; 2001, c. 483; 2004, c. 10.
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