18VAC140-20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work  

  • NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION
    Vol. 32 Iss. 10 - January 11, 2016

    TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
    BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK
    Chapter 20
    Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

    Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Social Work intends to consider amending 18VAC140-20, Regulations Governing the Practice of Social Work. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) require submission of an application for licensure within two years of completion of supervised experience; (ii) require registration of supervision whenever there is a change in the supervisor, the supervised practice, or clinical services or location; and (iii) add romantic relationships with clients as grounds for unprofessional conduct.

    The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

    Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.

    Public Comment Deadline: February 10, 2016.

    Agency Contact: Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director, Board of Social Work, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4406, FAX (804) 527-4435, or email jaime.hoyle@dhp.virginia.gov.

    VA.R. Doc. No. R16-4574; Filed December 11, 2015, 12:59 p.m.

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