N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-9.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 79-9.2 - Professional licensing examination

(a) Each candidate for licensure as a mental health counselor shall pass an examination:

(1) that is offered by an organization determined by the department to have satisfactory administrative and psychometric procedures in place to offer the licensing examination; and

(2) that the department determines adequately tests mental health counseling proficiency at the master's degree level and adequately measures the candidate's knowledge concerning practice as a mental health counselor as defined in subdivision (1) of section 8402 of the Education Law.

(b) Requirements for admission to examination for licensure as a mental health counselor. To be admitted to the licensing examination, the candidate shall be required to:

(1) file an application for licensure with the department;

(2) pay the fee for the initial license and the fee for the first registration period, as prescribed in section 8402 (3)(g) of the Education Law; and

(3) present satisfactory evidence of having met the education requirement for licensure as a mental health counselor, as prescribed in section 79-9.1 of this Subpart, including receipt of the degree.

(c) Passing score. The passing score for the examination for licensure as a mental health counselor shall be determined by the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 79-9.2