Alaska Online Public Notices #2024200515

Proposed Regulatory Changes to Counselor Licensure and Supervisor Certification in Alaska

This notice outlines proposed regulatory changes by the Alaska Board of Professional Counselors affecting counselor licensure and supervisor certification processes: - Government Buyer: - Board of Professional Counselors, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, State of Alaska - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Key Regulatory Changes Proposed: - Introduction of an associate counselor license with new application and fee requirements - Updated criteria for approved counselor supervisor certifications - Clarified supervision requirements and new supervision plan protocols - Amendments to license renewal and reinstatement processes - Updated continuing education requirements - Addition of new definitions, including 'competency' - Establishment of new fee structures for applications, licenses, renewals, and certifications - Notable Requirements: - Changes are designed to streamline licensure and supervision, provide clearer guidance, and ensure compliance with recent legislative changes (HB 126) - Public comments are invited, but no products or services are being solicited

Description

The Board of Professional Counselors in Alaska proposes regulatory changes to add requirements for associate counselor licenses, approved counselor supervisor certifications, supervision plans, renewals, reinstatements, continuing education, and definitions. These changes include new licensing categories, updated supervision and certification requirements, and fee structures. The regulations aim to streamline licensure processes and provide clearer guidance and oversight for counselors and supervisors. Public comments are invited until May 26, 2026.

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