Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 27-8-3 - Requirements for Application3.1. The applicant shall submit, in a format designated by the Board, a licensure application containing the following information, before the Board may consider the applicant for licensure:3.1.a. An application completed within six (6) months prior to submission via a modality approved by the Board;3.1.b. A notarized affidavit that authorizes the Board to validate information provided in the application;3.1.c. A non-refundable application fee by credit card, check or money order payable to WV Board of Examiners in Counseling (WVBEC);3.1.d. Official graduate transcripts sent directly from a college or university;3.1.e. Two completed professional recommendation forms from Master or Doctoral level individuals licensed as marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, social workers, or psychiatrists on a form provided by the Board. The forms need to be dated within six months prior to the submission of the application. Persons with a temporary license may not complete the recommendation form;3.1.f. Three personal reference letters to satisfy the Board that the applicant is of good moral character and merits public trust. The letter's author may not be the same person completing a recommendation form. The letters must be dated within six (6) months prior to submission of the application. The Board does not provide a form for this purpose;3.1.g. A supervisor's registration contract submitted on a form provided by the Board. The proposed professional supervisor shall meet the requirements of subdivision 6.2.f. of this rule; and,3.1.h. Verification of supervision forms. These forms shall document the supervised therapy experience, including quarterly reports, supervisor's mid-point and final verification and assessment form. These forms are provided by the Board.3.2. Incomplete applications will be deleted from the system after 30 days. Fees associated with the application process are non-refundable.3.3. The Board shall notify applicants submitting complete application packets, but which contain incomplete or unacceptable information of the specific deficiency. Applicants shall have 30 days from the date of the notice to resubmit corrected or replacement documents. Applications not corrected or completed within 30 days of notice of deficiencies shall be void.3.4. After an application is voided, the applicant may be required to submit a new application with all required documentation and the applicable fee.3.5. Applicants who have passed an examination, verification of a successful score of a certification examination in marriage and family therapy shall be submitted for approval by the Board. A passing score is valid for five (5) years from the date of examination. An applicant may submit a licensure application prior to obtaining a passing score on certification exam.3.6. For applicants who have not passed an examination, they shall file a completed licensure application with the Board office prior to taking the Board approved exam. The exam may be taken only after the Board determines that the applicant is eligible for licensure.3.7. Documentation more than three (3) years or older, to include supervision, shall not be considered towards current licensing efforts. Up to 500 supervision hours completed in another state of jurisdiction may be considered for licensing.