correction

[Guest guest]

Hello,

In a discussion several weeks ago regarding the proposed amendments to the LCAT regulations I indicated that, to my knowledge, there were no changes indicated in the actual amendments related to the qualifications for supervisors, although this seemed wrong since there has been a great deal of conversation about this in MHP Board meetings and their subsequent minutes. This was troubling to me and I realized today, with very careful review of the amendments, that there is indeed a change indicated in the proposed amendments. While there is no NEW language in the section on qualifications for supervisors, there are existing portions that are being removed (if the amendments are approved by the Board of Regents). Specifically, the portions proposed for removal are indicated below in italics. I apologize for the confusion (mine!).

Sincerely,

Donna W. Polen, LCAT, MT-BC

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(2) Qualifications for supervisors of the required experience. The supervisor of the experience shall [meet each of the following requirements:

(i) the supervisor shall have completed a baccalaureate or higher degree program in creative arts, in the subject of the field in which the supervisor is licensed as prescribed in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, or another field related to the field of counseling as determined by the department;

(ii) the supervisor shall have engaged in the practice of creative arts therapy for three years or the part-time equivalent. For purposes of this subparagraph, practice on a full-time basis shall mean 800 clock hours in the practice of creative arts therapy, earned over a 52-week period;

(iii) the supervisor shall] be licensed and registered in New York State to practice creative arts therapy, medicine, as a physician assistant, psychology, licensed clinical social work, or as a registered professional nurse or nurse practitioner, pursuant to [article] Articles 163, 131, 131-b, 139, 153, or 154 of the Education Law, respectively; or be an individual with equivalent qualifications as determined by the department; or for applicants who apply for licensure in creative arts therapy on or before December 31, 2007, be an individual with certification or registration by an acceptable national certifying or registering body for creative arts therapists. To be acceptable to the department, the national certifying or registering body must be recognized nationwide as an organization that certifies or registers creative arts therapists throughout the United States based upon a review of their qualifications to practice creative arts therapy and must have adequate standards for the review of the applicant's qualifications for practicing creative arts therapy, as determined by the department. Such standards must include standards for the review of the applicant's education and experience for practicing creative arts therapy and may include an examination requirement.