Section 17-6699. DEFINITIONS

 

6699.1When used in these regulations, the following terms, shall have the following meanings ascribed:

 

Act - the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, D.C. Law 6-99, as amended.

 

General supervision - supervision in which the supervisor is available to the person supervised, either in person or by a communications device.

 

Immediate supervision - supervision in which the supervisor is physically present with the person supervised and either discussing or observing the person's practice.

 

Practice of professional counseling - engaging in counseling activities, for compensation, by a person who represents, by title or description of services, that he or she is a "professional counselor" or "licensed professional counselor," and includes the processes of:

 

(a)conducting assessments for the purpose of determining treatment goals and objectives;

 

(b)assisting clients through a professional relationship to achieve effective mental, emotional, physical, social, educational, or career development and adjustment throughout the life span; and

 

(c)using counseling treatment interventions to facilitate human development and to identify and remediate mental, emotional, or behavioral conditions and associated difficulties which interfere with functional wellness.

 

Professional counselor - a person licensed under the Act to practice professional counseling.

 

Student - an individual who is enrolled in an academic program which meets the requirements of § 6602.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 5238 (August 5, 1994).