Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 27-12-3 - 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 marriage and family therapy.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 marriage and family therapy 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 marriage and family therapy 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 marriage and family therapy.3.6. "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license to practice marriage and family therapy issued by the Board.3.7. "Practice of marriage and family therapy" means the practice of marriage and family therapy as defined in W. Va. Code § 30-31-2 and includes therapists who hold themselves out to the public to engage in marriage and family therapy or supervising those who render services for compensation or other personal gain involving the application of marriage and family therapy procedures, specific within the context of marriage and family systems, to help in learning how to solve problems or make decision related to personal growth, marriage, family or other interpersonal or intrapersonal concerns.