Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 27-6-3 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases as used in this rule shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:
3.1. "Applicant" means any person making application for an original or renewal license to practice counseling.3.2. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling.3.3. "Demanding party" means an individual who has been denied a license to practice counseling by the Board and who, as a result, demands that a hearing be held before the Board on the issue of the denial.3.4. "Charged party" means an individual who holds a license to practice counseling issued by the Board and who has been charged by the Board as described in subsection 5.4. of this rule.3.5. "License" means a license issued by the Board to practice counseling.3.6. "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license to practice counseling issued by the Board.3.7. "Practice of counseling" means the practice of counseling as defined in W. Va. Code '30-31-2 and includes counselors who hold themselves out to the public to engage in counseling or supervising those who render services for compensation or other personal gain involving the application of mental health counseling procedures to help in learning how to solve problems or make decision related to careers, personal growth, marriage, family or other interpersonal or intrapersonal concerns.