Rule Changes for LPC Board
The LPC Board has instated a number of new rules that all LPC licensees should be aware of. You can obtain a copy of the rules from the LPC’s website. It is crtical for any LPC to keep informed on the new rules and how they may apply to you. The new rule changes are as follows:
SECTION-BY-SECTION SUMMARY LPC Rule Changes
Section 681.14(a)(10) has been added to authorize the board to charge a fee of $50 for pre-evaluation of a criminal history for eligibility for future licensure.
New §681.17 authorizes the board to pre-evaluate a criminal history by request of future licensees.
Section 681.41(e)(6) is amended to require LPC Interns to provide their supervisor’s name on all documentation.
Section 681.41(j) is amended to allow LPCs to promote and sell products to clients as long as it is for a therapeutic purpose and does not hamper the counseling relationship.
Section 681.41(l) is amended to clarify a dual relationship. REMOVES LANGUAGE REGARDING DUAL RELATIONSHIP AND SIMPLY STATES NON-THERAPUETIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS ARE PROHIBITED UNLESS THEY OCCUR TWO YEARS AFTER THERAPY TERMINATED OR IN THE CASE OF SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS—FIVE YEARS AFTER THERAPY TERMINATED.
Section 681.42(e)(2) is amended to clarify language. REMOVED THE WORD “Inappropriate” regarding seductive, sexual behavior and sexual comments.
Section 681.48(a) is amended to require LPC Interns to provide their supervisor’s name on all documentation. In addition, §681.48(e) is added to require LPC Interns to inform clients of their supervisor’s name, telephone number, and address.
Section 681.49(d) is amended to ensure the understanding that all degrees must be accepted and reported by American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. THIS REFERS TO ADVERTISING AND THAT A DEGREE MUST BE RECOGNIZED BY AACR
Section 681.52(e) is amended to require LPC Interns to provide their supervisor’s name on all documentation.
Section 681.72(d) is amended to require the supervisor’s renewal card to be submitted with the supervisor agreement form.
Section 681.83(a) is amended to clarify that an applicant must take at least one course in each of the core areas. REMOVES LANGUAGE: “obtain academic course work”
Section 681.92(g) is amended to allow supervision over the Internet using live Internet webcam.
Section 681.93(e)(2), (4), and (6) is amended with minor editorial revisions in grammar, renumbering within the section, and removing unnecessary existing language.
Section 681.93(k) is amended to clarify the requirement for repayment of supervision fees.
Section 681.111(g) is amended to ensure the understanding that all degrees must be accepted and reported by American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
Section 681.125(e) is amended to remove repetitive language.
Section 681.142(b) is deleted to disallow carry over of continuing education credit.
Section 681.164(d)(6) is amended to clarify the rule. Removes the words “insurance claim” and leaves the word” fraud.”