D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6606

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-6606 - PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING BY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

6606.1

A student or graduate may practice professional counseling in accordance with this section only under the general or immediate supervision of a professional counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or independent clinical social worker licensed in the District of Columbia.

6606.2

The following persons shall be authorized to practice under this section:

(a) Students whose practice fulfills education requirements under § 710 of the Act, D.C. Code § 2-3307.10, and § 6603 of this chapter; and

(b) Graduates fulfilling postmaster's experience requirements under § 710 of the Act, D.C. Code § 2-3307.10, and § 6602 of this chapter or during the pendency of the graduate's initial application.

6606.3

A person who has been denied a license or disciplined in the District of Columbia or other jurisdiction in the United States shall not practice pursuant to this section unless authorized by the Board in writing to do so.

6606.4

A supervisor shall be responsible for all supervised practice by a student or graduate during the period of supervision, and is subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the Act or this chapter by the student or graduate.

6606.5

A student or graduate shall be subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the Act or this chapter. The Board may deny an application for a license by a student or graduate who is found to have violated the Act or this chapter, in accordance with chapter 41 of this title.

6606.6

A student or graduate shall identify himself or herself as such at all times when practicing professional counseling.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6606

Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 5238 (August 5, 1994); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12684 (9/25/2015)