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Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Counseling | LSATPLicensed Substance Abuse Treatment PractitionerCommonwealth of Virginia |
TABLE OF CONTENTS |

INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS FORMS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET

How to become a LSATP in Virginia..…2 Registration of Supervision…………..9 - 13
Fees……………….………………….…...2 QuarterlyEvaluations……………….…….14
Education Requirements..………………3 Licensure Verification Out-of-State
Residency Requirements…………..…...4 Supervisor………….15
Examination……………………..………..5 Licensure Application………………..18 & 19
Study Materials/Candidate Handbook....5 Verification of Supervision…………..20 & 21
Special Exam Accommodations…..5 & 6 Coursework Outline………………….22& 23
Licensure by Endorsement……….…….6 Verification of Internship Hours Towards
Application Process…………………6 & 7 the Residency….....24 & 25
Licensure by Exam – Step One….……..8 Verification of Internship…………………...26
Licensure by Exam – Step Two…….…16 Verification of Licensure……………………27
Licensure by Endorsement………….…17 Supervision Outline…………...……….…...28Experience Verification Form………………29


In addition to the information in this application booklet, you are required to carefully review the Statutes and Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Professional Counseling in the Commonwealth of Virginia.You can access this information online:REGULATIONS: www.dhp.virginia.gov/counselingThese documents include requirements for licensurein the Commonwealth of Virginia and are to be used asa primary outline. The regulations that were in effect when an applicant began his/her first supervision arethe regulations applicable during the licensure process. |

Board of Counseling
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23233
(804) 367-4610

BCVA01/24/2011 -1-

HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED SUBSTANCEABUSE TREATMENT PRACTITIONER IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
You must hold the Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner credential in order to engage in the independent practice of substance abuse treatment in the Commonwealth of Virginia. There are two avenues to secure this credential.
LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT
(Usually exam exempt)
This application process may be applicable for thoseapplicants who have a current professional counselor license in another jurisdiction and can document that education and supervised experience meet the current requirements in Virginia or met the requirements in the jurisdiction where initially licensed.

Step One: Apply for Licensure and Pay Fee

Submit LSATP Application with Processing & Initial Licensure Fee | $140.00 | AllRequired Application Materials / Documentation |

LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION: This application process is for those who have never held a substance abuse treatment practitioner license and is explained in more detail on other pages.

Step One: Registration of Supervision

Initial Registration of Supervision | $50.00 | Registration of Supervision Form |
Change/Add Supervisor | $25.00 |Registration of Supervision Form |

Step Two: Apply for Licensure and Pay Fee

Submit LSATP Application with Processing & Initial Licensure Fee | $140.00 | All Required Application Materials/ Documentation |

Examination Fee | $120.00 | All Required Materials – NBCC |

OTHER FEES
Renewal | Annual Licensure Renewal Fee | $105.00 | Renewal Form & CE Statement |

ALL FEES ARENON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATE DEGREE (MASTERS LEVEL OR HIGHER): 60 graduate hours or 90 quarter hours of graduate study in substance abuse treatment or a related counseling discipline as defined in §54.3500 of the Code of Virginia, to include a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university that meet the degree...