Licensing and Renewal Process for Professional Counselors in Oklahoma, Exams of Nursing

Download Licensing and Renewal Process for Professional Counselors in Oklahoma and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! OLERE State Board Exam 2023 Questions and Verified Answers "Licensed professional counselor" or "LPC" - ✅✅any person who offers professional counseling services for compensation to any person and is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. Board - ✅✅State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure Counseling - ✅✅- facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span - prevent, diagnose or treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders or associated distress which interfere with mental health - conduct assessments or diagnoses for the purpose of establishing treatment goals and objectives - plan, implement or evaluate treatment plans using counseling treatment interventions; Counseling treatment interventions - ✅✅the application of cognitive, effective, behavioral and systemic counseling strategies which include principles of development, wellness, and pathology that reflect a pluralistic society. Such interventions are specifically implemented in the context of a professional counseling relationship Consulting - ✅✅interpreting or reporting scientific fact or theory in counseling to provide assistance in solving current or potential problems of individuals, groups or organizations Referral activities - ✅✅evaluating of data to identify problems and to determine the advisability of referral to other specialists Research activities - ✅✅reporting, designing, conducting or consulting on research in counseling Specialty - ✅✅designation of a subarea of counseling practice that is recognized by a national certification agency or by the Board Supervisor - ✅✅a person who meets the requirements established by the Board and who is licensed pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act Licensed professional counselor candidate - ✅✅a person whose application for licensure has been accepted and who is under supervision for licensure as provided in Section 1906 of this title Executive Director - ✅✅the Executive Director of the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. The Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall not be construed to include the pursuits of the following professionals acting within the scope of their duties as such professionals, nor shall the title "LPC" be used by such professionals unless said licensed professional counselor is also licensed or accredited by an appropriate agency, institution or board - ✅✅1. Physicians, psychologists, social workers, marital and family therapists and attorneys, who are licensed by their respective licensing authorities 2. Rehabilitation counselors, vocational evaluation specialists, psychiatric and mental health nurses, alcohol and drug counselors, school administrators, school teachers and school counselors, who are certified by their respective certifying authorities 3. Persons in the employ of accredited institutions of higher education, or in the employ of local, state or federal government 4. Members of clergy. The activities and services of a person in the employ of a private, nonprofit behavioral services provider contracting with the state to provide behavioral services with the state shall be exempt from licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor if - ✅✅such activities and services are a part of the official duties of such person with the private nonprofit agency. Any person who is unlicensed and operating under special exemptions shall not use any of the official titles or descriptions: - ✅✅a. psychologist, psychology or psychological graduate quarter hours of counseling-related course work. These 60 hours shall include at least a master's degree in a counseling field. 2. 3 years of supervised full-time experience in professional counseling subject to the supervision of a licensed professional counselor pursuant to conditions established by the Board. 1 or 2 years of experience may be gained at the rate of 1 year for each 30 graduate semester hours earned beyond the master's degree, provided that such hours are clearly related to the field of counseling and are acceptable to the Board. The applicant shall have no less than 1 year of supervised full-time experience in counseling. Applicants with degrees from schools outside the United States may qualify with Board approval by providing the Board with - ✅✅an acceptable comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service and other requirements the Board deems necessary Examinations shall be held at such times, at such place and in such manner as the _____________ directs. - ✅✅State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure Examinations (OLERE & NCE) shall be held at least - ✅✅annually The OLERE & NCE shall cover - ✅✅technical, professional and practical subjects as relate to the practice of professional counseling If an applicant fails to pass the examinations, the applicant - ✅✅may reapply The Board shall preserve answers to any examination, and the applicant's performance on each section, as part of the records of the Board for a period of ____ following the date of the examination. - ✅✅2 years An applicant who meets the requirements for licensure pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, has - ✅✅paid the required license fees and has otherwise complied with the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall be licensed by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. Each initial license issued pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall expire ______ from the date of issuance unless revoked. - ✅✅24 months A license may be renewed __________ upon application and payment of fees. - ✅✅annually The application for renewal of the license shall be accompanied by evidence that the applicant has completed relevant professional or continued educational experience during the previous ______. - ✅✅24 months Failure to renew a license shall result in - ✅✅forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the license A person whose license has expired may make application within ______following the expiration in writing to the Board requesting reinstatement in a manner prescribed by the Board and payment of the fees required by the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. - ✅✅1 year The license of a person whose license has expired for more than 1 year shall - ✅✅not be reinstated. A person may reapply for a new license if - ✅✅the license has been expired for over one year and was not reinstated during that time or has been retired. A licensed professional counselor whose license is current and in good standing, who wishes to retire the license, may do so by - ✅✅informing the Board in writing and returning the license to the Office of Licensed Professional Counselors. A retired license shall _____ be reinstated. - ✅✅not No person licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall knowingly and willfully disclose any information the licensee may have acquired from persons consulting the licensee in his professional capacity as a professional counselor or be compelled to disclose such information except: - ✅✅1. With the written consent of the client, or in the case of death or disability of the client, the consent of his personal representative or other person authorized to sue or the beneficiary of any insurance policy on his life, health or physical condition 2. If the person is under 18 and the information acquired by the licensed person indicated that the child was the victim or subject of a crime, the licensed person may be required to testify fully in relation thereto upon an examination, trial or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is a subject of inquiry 3. If the client waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed person 4. When failure to disclose such information presents a danger to the health of any person 5. If the licensed professional counselor is a party to a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from such therapy, in which case any waiver of the privilege accorded by this section shall be limited to that action. No information shall be treated as privileged and there shall be no privileges created by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act as to any information acquired by the person licensed pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act when such information pertains to - ✅✅criminal acts or violation of any law. The Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall not _______ any licensed person from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, child abuse, child neglect, battery or matters pertaining to the welfare of children or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative superiors on behalf of this client. - ✅✅prohibit It shall be unlawful for any person who is not licensed or supervised pursuant to or specifically exempt from the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act to: - ✅✅1. Advertise or otherwise offer to perform counseling services 2. Use the title of Licensed Professional Counselor or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is licensed as a licensed professional counselor 3. Practice counseling and so that there are no unnecessary surpluses in the Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund. - ✅✅fix The Board shall not fix a license fee at an amount _______ $300.00 and a renewal fee at an amount ________ $200.00. - ✅✅more than The fee for the issuance of a license to replace a license which was lost, destroyed or mutilated shall be - ✅✅$25.00 The fee for the issuance of a license to replace a license which was lost, destroyed or mutilated shall accompany the - ✅✅application for a replacement license. The fee for specialty designation shall not exceed - ✅✅$150.00 The fee for an examination required pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall not exceed the Board's - ✅✅actual costs for holding and grading the examination. Nothing in this act shall be construed to require reimbursement under the policies of health insurers and nonprofit hospital or medical service plans unless - ✅✅the contract specifically calls for reimbursement to licensed professional counselors. It shall be the responsibility of LPCs, in their commitment to the understanding of human behavior, to value objectivity and integrity, and in providing services, to strive to maintain the highest standards of their profession. LPCs shall accept responsibility for the consequences of their work and make every effort to ensure that their services are used appropriately. LPCs shall be alert to personal, social, organizational, financial, and political situations or pressures that might lead to the misuse of their influence. LPCs shall not participate in, condone, or be associated with dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation. LPCs shall not exploit their relationships with clients for personal advantage, profit, satisfaction, or interest. - ✅✅Responsibility LPCs shall practice only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. An LPC shall only practice in a new area when said LPC has received the necessary education, training and supervised experience, and shall take steps to ensure the competence of work provided and to protect others from possible harm. - ✅✅Counseling Competence LPCs shall know the limits of their competence and shall therefore perform only those testing and assessment services for which they have received training and supervision in the administration, scoring and interpretation processes associated with the provisions of such services. - ✅✅Testing and assessment Competence ___________ shall be responsible for receiving training on testing and assessment instruments that have been revised or updated. - ✅✅LPCs LPCs shall be familiar with related ___________, proper application, copyright restrictions and security demands of any testing or assessment technique utilized. - ✅✅standardization LPCs shall provide the proper diagnosis of mental disorders in their clients - ✅✅Competence and Diagnosis of mental disorder LPCs shall not offer or render professional services when such services may be impaired by a personal physical, mental or emotional condition(s). - ✅✅Competence Impairment LPCs shall _________ for any such personal problem(s) with their physical, mental or emotional condition, and, if necessary, limit, suspend, or terminate their professional activities. - ✅✅seek assistance If an LPC possesses a bias, disposition, attitude, moral persuasion or other similar condition that limits his or her ability to recommend a course of treatment or decision-making that is indicated, and under such circumstances where all other treatment and decision options are contra-indicated, then in that event the LPC shall - ✅✅not undertake to provide counseling and will terminate the counseling relationship in accordance with these rules. If a LPC becomes aware that a LPC or LPC Candidate is violating an obligation or other provisions the LPC must, within _____ report the situation to the Board. - ✅✅30 days LPCs and LPC Candidates may perform forensic services, which include, but are not limited to, assessments, interviews, consultations, custody evaluations, reports, expert testimony, or other such activity that is undertaken or conducted by the candidate or licensee in contemplation that the results may, or are intended to be, later furnished to a trier of fact or other decision maker if - ✅✅1. LPCs must demonstrate competence by education and experience in the subject matter relevant to the issues in question, as determined by the court. 2. LPCs shall provide a written notice and make a reasonable attempt to obtain a signature acknowledging receipt of such notice, from each person or persons who is the subject of the forensic services. 3. LPCs shall maintain written records, in a form or format that is legible or readable to third persons, of all contacts and information received and used in the preparation of their report. 4. LPCs must conduct a thorough examination and must utilize face-to-face interviews of the person(s) who is the subject of their forensic analysis, and such other person or persons who has/have a legally recognizable right in the subject matter of the proceeding. 5. LPCs shall base their findings and conclusions only upon information gained by appropriate and lawful means. Interviews of minor children shall be preceded by written consent from the joint-custodial parents or from the custodial parent or from the legal guardian or from the legal custodian appointed by the Court. 6. LPCs who provide counseling services for a client shall only provide fact witness testimony, which may include diagnostic impressions, treatment plans and other factual clinical information ordinarily included in a treatment file. 7. Assessments, interviews, consultations, custody evaluations, reports or other activity not performed in contemplation that the results would be furnished to a trier of fact or decision maker, must be kept confidential and cannot be utilized in the formation or publication of an opinion by the candidate or licensee LPCs shall not, in the rendering of their professional services, participate in, condone, or promote _________ based on age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion/spirituality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status/partnership, language preference, socioeconomic status, or any basis proscribed by law. - ✅✅discrimination LPCs _________ supervisees to perform or to hold themselves out as competent to perform professional services beyond their training, level of experience, and competence. - ✅✅shall not permit LPCs shall not disclose supervisee confidences to anyone, except: - ✅✅1. as mandated by law 2. in case of clear and imminent danger to a person or persons 3. where the professional counselor is a defendant in a civil, criminal, or disciplinary action arising from the supervision (in which case client confidences may be disclosed only in the course of that action) 4. if there is a waiver previously obtained in writing, and then such information may be revealed only in accordance with the terms of the waiver LPCs shall not misrepresent nor allow the misrepresentation by others of the - ✅✅efficacy of the LPC's professional services. LPC may use the doctoral degree and the title "Doctor" in advertising, practice and status as a counselor, if - ✅✅the doctoral degree is in counseling or a closely related mental health field, and if the degree was granted by a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education. When an LPC announces services or advertises, the LPC shall represent services to the public by identifying credentials in an accurate manner that is not - ✅✅false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent. All advertisements or announcements of counseling services including telephone directory listings by an LPC shall clearly state the counselor's licensure status by the use of a title such as - ✅✅"LPC", or "Licensed Professional Counselor" or a statement such as "licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure." A LPC may only advertise the highest degree earned in counseling or a closely related field from a - ✅✅regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each LPC shall display the original, current license - ✅✅in a prominent place in the primary location of practice. When a LPC provides advice or comment by means of public lectures, demonstrations, radio or television programs, prerecorded tapes, printed articles, mailed material, or other media, they shall take reasonable precautions to ensure that: - ✅✅1. The statements are based on appropriate professional literature and practice 2. The statements are otherwise consistent with the LPC Rules of Professional Conduct 3. There is no implication that a professional counseling relationship has been established. A LPC ___________ give or accept a commission, rebate, or other form of remuneration for referral of clients for professional services. - ✅✅shall not A LPC shall refuse a fee or other remuneration for rendering services to persons who are entitled to such services through - ✅✅the employer of the LPC. The substantiation of what items related to the applicant may be, as the Board determines, the basis for the denial of or delay of licensure of the applicant? - ✅✅1. Lack of necessary skills and abilities to provide adequate services. 2. Misrepresentation on the application or other materials submitted to the Board. 3. A violation of the LPC Rules of Professional Conduct. Materials considered to determine fitness of skills and abilities include: - ✅✅1. Evaluations from supervisors or instructors 2. Statements from persons submitting references for the applicant 3. Evaluations from employers and/or professional associations 4. A field examination submitted through questionnaires answered by persons competent to evaluate an applicant's professional competence which may include the submission of written case studies and taped interviews with an applicant's instructors, supervisors and others or submission of such documentary evidence relating to an applicant's experience and competence as required by the Board Materials considered to determine fitness of professional conduct include - ✅✅1. Allegations of clients 2. Transcripts or other findings from official court, hearing or investigative proceedings 3. Any other information which the Board considers pertinent to determining the fitness of applicants. Any person who ____________________________________ upon conviction shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imposition of a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense and in addition may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 6 months in the county jail or by both such fine and imprisonment. - ✅✅Practices counseling Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant shall submit all required information and documentation of credentials on - ✅✅official Board forms. The Board will not consider an application as officially submitted until receipt of the - ✅✅Application Form, application fee, official transcripts, 3 Document of Recommendation forms, Internship/Practicum Documentation Form, and completed criminal background check. The Board shall notify applicants of their test eligibility no later than _____________. - ✅✅60 days after receiving and approving the required application materials Each application shall include the following documents: - ✅✅1. Application form 2. Official transcript, mailed from the university or college 3. 3 Document of recommendation forms 4. Practicum documentation form 5. 2 classifiable sets of fingerprints 6. Fees. 2. program context 3. program knowledge area 4. name of presenter 5. presenter qualifications 6. date of presentation 7. number of hours requested 8. sponsoring agency 9. name of contact 10. phone number of contact 11. signature and signature date of contact 12. program content in relation to counseling ethics 13. program content in relation to counseling supervision 14. number of hours requested for counseling ethics 15. number of hour requested for counseling supervision The Continuing Education Rosters for LPC Approved Supervisors requires - ✅✅1. name of licensee 2. signature and signature date of licensee 3. total clock hours of workshop(s) 4. name of counseling supervision workshop 5. sponsoring agency of workshop(s) 6. date of workshop(s), and number of hours of each workshop The Termination of Supervision Agreement requires - ✅✅1. name of candidate 2. current place of employment of candidate 3. address of current place of employment of candidate 4. phone number of candidate 5. email address of candidate 6. signature and signature date of candidate, (if available) 7. name of supervisor 8. license number of supervisor 9. current place of employment of supervisor 10. phone number of supervisor 11. email address of supervisor 12. signature and signature date of supervisor, (if available) 13. effective date of termination of supervision agreement The Board may ask an applicant for licensure as a professional counselor or specialty designation, of an individual whose file contains negative references of substance, to - ✅✅appear for an interview before the licensure is completed. Re-application after license permanently expires for non-renewal shall include - ✅✅1. Application form 2. Official transcripts, mailed from the university or college 3. Document of Recommendation forms 4. Supervision Agreement 5. Statement of Professional Disclosure 6. New Application Fee 7. On-Site Supervisor Verification Form 8. Applicant shall re-take NCE & OLERE 8. The Internship/Practicum Documentation Form on file shall carry over to a new application 9. All previously submitted and approved Supervised Experience shall carry over to a new application 10. Applicant shall obtain approved supervision until the exams are taken and passed No re-application for a revoked license will be considered for a period of ___ years following the revocation. - ✅✅5 Re-application after license is revoked for administrative action shall include - ✅✅1. Application form 2. Official transcripts, mailed from the university or college 3. Document of Recommendation forms 4. Supervision Agreement 5. Statement of Professional Disclosure 6. New Application Fee 7. On-Site Supervisor Verification Form 8. 2 classifiable sets of fingerprints. 9. Applicant shall re-take NCE & OLERE 10. The Internship/Practicum Documentation Form on file shall carry over to a new application 10. All previously submitted and approved Supervised Experience shall not carry over to a new application 11. Application materials shall be reviewed by the Board 12. At the time of application, applicant must provide additional documentation to demonstrate rehabilitation relating to the cause of the revocation of licensure 13. The Board may impose reasonable practice limitations that are in addition to the requirements for completion of approved supervised experience Re-application after application is voided for failure to take scheduled examinations or after the eligible applicant fails an examination and does not take subsequent scheduled examinations shall include - ✅✅1. Application form 2. Official transcripts, mailed from the university or college 3. Document of Recommendation forms 4. Supervision Agreement 5. Statement of Professional Disclosure Form 6. New Application Fee 7. On-Site Supervisor Verification Form 8. 2 classifiable sets of fingerprints The following documents must be received and approved by the Board before the accrual of supervised experience can begin: - ✅✅1. Application materials 2. Verification of Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination passing score 3. Supervision agreement 4. Statement of professional disclosure 5. On-Site Supervisor Verification Form. The supervisor and supervisee shall be jointly responsible for - ✅✅1. Ensuring the requirements under this subchapter are fulfilled. A failure to comply may result in the loss of supervision hours, denial of licensure, initiation of formal complaint procedures, and/or loss of approved supervisor status 2. Ensuring the client's right to confidentiality is protected and the rules of the supervisor and supervisee's employers are adhered to during the course of supervision. The supervisor shall maintain supervision records for each supervisee for at least _____ beyond the termination or completion of the supervised experience. - ✅✅5 years When supervision is terminated by either the supervisor or the supervisee, a Termination of Supervision Agreement Form mustbe submitted to the Board within _____________ of the termination. - ✅✅3 business days The supervisee is responsible for negotiating a new supervision contract with a board approved supervisor and following all requirements Supervised experience is acceptable when it consists of - ✅✅1. Supervision shall focus on the raw data from a supervisee's continuing clinical practice, which may be available to the supervisor through a combination of direct observation, cotherapy, written clinical notes, and audio and video recordings 2. Supervision is a process clearly distinguishable from personal psychotherapy, and is contracted in order to serve professional/vocational goals 3. Individual supervision consists of face-to-face contact with one supervisor and one supervisee 4. Group supervision may be conducted with 2 to 6 supervisees and a supervisor 5. Technology-assisted supervision must be approved by the Board prior to the accrual of hours. Factors to be considered by the Board include: distance between approved supervisor and candidate; financial hardship on approved supervisor or candidate; physical hardship on approved supervisor or candidate; specialty credentials; and other pertinent factors. Supervised experience begins after - ✅✅all applicable academic requirements have been completed. An LPC Candidate may accrue supervised experience hours in - ✅✅academic, governmental or private-not-for-profit and private for profit settings. Supervised experienced hours shall be accrued in a private for-profit or not-for-profit counseling practice setting only if - ✅✅1. The LPC Candidate is employed at the same facility as a person licensed in the state of Oklahoma as a Licensed 24 Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, a Licensed Behavioral Practitioner, a Psychologist, a Psychiatrist, a Clinical Social Worker, or a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, whose assigned job duties include being immediately available to the LPC Candidate for supervision at any time the LPC Candidate is engaging in the practice of counseling or counseling-related services 2. The LPC Candidate is receiving supervision for licensure from an approved LPC supervisor who is not required to work at the same location as the LPC Candidate. Supervisor qualifications include: - ✅✅1. A Licensed Professional Counselor who has practiced in positions relevant to those the LPC proposes to supervise for 2 years beyond the date of issue of the Oklahoma license 2. an LPC who has successfully completed a graduate course in counselor supervision of at least 45 contact hours or equivalent course of study acceptable to the Board (15) of the 45 contact hours shall be in a class or workshop format which includes 4 supervisors-in-training; the other 30 contact hours shall be reserved for directed study) 3. an LPC who has passed the OLERE 4. An agreement to be "on call" to the supervisee on a 24 hour basis and to arrange for an alternate supervisor if not available 5. After receipt of the LPC supervision agreement, LPC supervisor may be approved by the Board 6. Approved LPC Supervisors are required to complete a minimum of 3 clock hours of continuing education in counseling supervision each renewal period 7. Approved Supervisor designation will not be renewed until the continuing education requirement is met for each missed renewal period 8. If continuing education requirement is not met within 5 years of expiration, approved supervisor status will be permanently expired and the LPC must re-apply and meet all requirements to become an approved supervisor 9. An active approved supervisor may request inactive status by submitting a request in writing to the Board 10. An inactive approved supervisor may reactivate by submitting the required counseling supervision continuing education due by the end of the current renewal period 11. An active approved supervisor status may be retired by informing the Board in writing. A retired approved supervisor status shall not be reinstated but does not prevent a person from applying for approved supervisor status at a future date A supervisor may not supervise more than a total of ____ candidates for licensure at a time. - ✅✅12 A supervisor who wants to supervise more than 12 candidates must petition the Board for approval for each person above the maximum number. The petitions will be determined on a - ✅✅case-by-case basis depending on the circumstances of the request. ________of full time, on-the-job experience, which is supervised by an approved LPC supervisor, shall be completed. - ✅✅3 years or 3000 clock hours For each 1000 clock hours of full time, on the-job experience, _____ hours shall be direct face to face client contact. - ✅✅350 "Full time" means at least ____ hours per week. - ✅✅20 Weekly, face-to-face supervision shall be accrued under an LPC at the ratio of _______ minutes of supervision for every 20 hours of on-the-job experience. - ✅✅45 _______ shall be submitted on or before June 30 and validates the license for 12 months. - ✅✅$20.00 _______ shall be submitted if the license is not renewed by June 30. The licensee must submit this fee as well as the license renewal fee on or before the following June 30 to avoid revocation. - ✅✅$25.00 _______ shall be submitted for the issuance of a license to replace a license which has been lost, damaged, or is in need of revision. - ✅✅$25.00 Payment of a ______ fee renders the license inactive and suspends all rights and privileges granted by the license until the license is reactivated. - ✅✅$25.00 A pro-rated fee in accordance with LPC regulations shall be submitted at the time of - ✅✅reactivation Fees paid by applicants _______ refundable. - ✅✅are not Payment of fees shall be by _________________. Payment of fees may be made by credit card or other electronic means, if acceptable by the Board. Any check returned to the Board for non- payment will result in suspension of license. - ✅✅personal check, cashier's check, money order or cash The Board shall periodically review the fee schedule and recommend - ✅✅any adjustments necessary to provide funds to meet its expenses without creating an unnecessary surplus. An LPC applicant may be eligible to sit for the licensing examination following the submission of: - ✅✅1. Application fee and form 2. Practicum/Internship Documentation Form 3. Official transcript(s) showing completion of all academic requirements 4. 3 Document of Recommendation Forms 5. 2 classifiable sets of fingerprints. An applicant's eligibility to sit for the National Counselor Examination for Certification may be valid for ______, at which time if they have not successfully passed the exam, their licensure application shall be voided and the applicant shall be mailed notification at last known address. - ✅✅two years An applicant who fails the NCE exam, may schedule additional examinations, within the two- year eligibility period, with the submission of subsequent exam registration materials and fees. The subsequent exam can be scheduled no sooner than _______ after the prior exam. - ✅✅90 days If the notice of examination results is delayed for more than ____ days after the date of the examination, the Board shall mail notification to the examinee at the last known address before the 90th day. - ✅✅90 If an applicant for licensure fails to appear for examination for reasons other than ___________ after having agreed to do so by applying to take a particular examination, the applicant shall reapply and pay another examination fee before being admitted to a subsequent examination. - ✅✅documented illness or other cause beyond the applicant's control Licensees shall complete and furnish documentation to the Board of ____ clock hours of continuing education per year. - ✅✅20 1 graduate academic semester credit hour is equal to ____ clock hours. - ✅✅15 1 graduate academic quarter credit hour is equal to ____ clock hours. - ✅✅10 A minimum of ___ clock hours of continuing education hours must be in counseling ethics from programs pre-approved by the Board or its designee. - ✅✅3 Continuing education in counseling ethics is acceptable as meeting the pre-approval requirements by the Board when the continuing education program: - ✅✅1. Addresses ethics issues, as the sole focus and specifically pertains to the practice of counseling counseling treatment interventions, consulting, referral activities, or research activities 2. Addresses regulations 3. Meets all requirements 4. As of the July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 renewal period, the 3 clock hours of counseling ethics continuing education must be accrued in a face-to-face setting 5. Current LPC Board members shall receive clock hours of acceptable continuing education for attendance and participation in Board or Committee meetings. Approved LPC Supervisors must complete a minimum of __ clock hours of continuing education in counseling supervision from programs pre-approved by the Board of its designee. - ✅✅3 Continuing education in Counseling Supervision is acceptable as meeting the pre-approval requirements by the Board when the continuing education program: - ✅✅1. Addresses issues specifically related to the practice of clinical supervision, as the sole focus, pursuant to regulations 2. Contains content in one or more of the following knowledge of Ethical and legal considerations in the practice of clinical supervision, Theoretical models of clinical supervision, Clinical supervision intervention methods and modalities, Research in clinical supervision 3. Meets all requirements 4. As of the July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 renewal period, the three clock hours of counseling supervision continuing education must be accrued in a face-to-face setting. Continuing education may also be accrued when the LPC teaches in programs such as - ✅✅institutes, seminars, workshops, and conferences provided that such teaching is not required as part of the LPC`s regular employment. The Board shall replace a license that is lost, damaged, or is in need of revision upon written request and payment of the license replacement fee. Requests must include the LPCs - ✅✅original license or be accompanied by the damaged license, if available Each LPC is responsible for renewing the license and specialty designation before - ✅✅the expiration date The renewal date of the original license shall be 2 years from the last day of the month in which the license was - ✅✅originally issued After the first 2 years of licensure, the licensee shall submit verification of at least ___ hours of continuing education required for renewal. - ✅✅40 ___________ can be prorated. - ✅✅Fees and CEUs After the initial 2 year licensing period plus the interim period, renewals shall expire each _____, with a renewal fee of $80.00 and a continuing education requirement of 20 hours. - ✅✅June 30th Regardless of the date the Board granted a specialty designation, the date of a specialty renewal shall be the same date as that of the - ✅✅licensure renewal Requirements for renewal include: - ✅✅1. Compliance with the Act and rules 2. Documentation of the required continuing education 3. Payment of the renewal fee(s) 4. Submission of Continuing Education on the Continuing A current license verification card shall be readily available ________ at any time counseling services are being conducted. - ✅✅on the LPC's person When a license is placed on inactive status, the license and active verification cards shall be - ✅✅returned to the Board The Board shall mail to licensee's last known address, at least ______ prior to the expiration date of the LPCs license, a notice of expiration. - ✅✅45 days The Board shall provide a directory of - ✅✅Licensed Professional Counselors The directory of LPCs shall include but not be limited to the - ✅✅name, academic degree under which the license is held, preferred mailing address, telephone number, and license number of current licensees. The Board shall provide information of consumer interest which describes - ✅✅the regulatory functions of the Board and its procedures to handle and resolve consumer complaints. The Statement of Professional Disclosure shall inform clients of the LPC's - ✅✅credentials, training, fees, orientation/techniques and inform the client to contact the Board should the client seek additional information about the LPC. Both LPCs and LPC candidates shall furnish an example copy signed by the LPC, and in the case of a candidate, signed by the LPC supervisor and the candidate, to the ______. - ✅✅Board The Statement of Professional Disclosure shall be given to the - ✅✅client and the other copy shall be retained by the counselor in the client's file. _______ have the freedom to choose whether to enter into or remain in a counseling relationship and need adequate information about the counseling process and the LPC. - ✅✅Clients LPCs have an obligation to review in writing and verbally with clients the rights and responsibilities of both the LPC and the client. _________ is an ongoing part of the counseling process, and LPCs appropriately document discussions of informed consent throughout the counseling relationship. - ✅✅Informed consent Any person may file a RFI against a LPC, Candidate, or a person who delivers licensed professional counseling services without a license. A person wishing to report a concern shall notify the Board in writing. Upon receipt of the RFI, the Executive Director will - ✅✅1. Stamp the first page of the RFI indicating date of receipt 2. Review the RFI to determine if the person against whom the RFI is made is a person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the Board 3. Generate a letter to the complainant indicating receipt of the RFI The Executive Director has the authority to do - ✅✅1. Respond directly to a Complainant without need for referral to the Complaint Committee when matters do not allege a violation of the Act and/or Rules 2. Refer a RFI to the Complaint Committee when allegations would be a violation of the Act and/or Rules The Complaint Committee has authority to do - ✅✅1. Meet with individuals who are under the jurisdiction of the Board and are the subject of the RFI 2. Appoint an investigator to investigate the RFI 3. Outline the terms of a proposed Stipulation, Agreed Settlement, or Consent Order for the informal disposition of the RFI to be submitted to the Board for approval 4. Authorize the filing of a Formal Complaint and Notice of Hearing in order to initiate an Individual Proceeding 5. Close the RFI If the Complaint Committee decides to meet with an individual, the Complaint Committee shall proceed by: - ✅✅1. Notifying the LPC or Candidate that a RFI has been received, outlining the nature of the inquiry 2. Requesting a prompt letter to the Board responding to the merits of the RFI and a meeting with the Complaint Committee for an interview at a date and time determined by the Complaint Committee