(a)

1. (1) All LAC and LAMFT must have an Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling-approved supervision agreement prior to providing any therapy services.
2. (2) The LAC/LAMFT must notify the board immediately and in writing of any proposed change in supervisors.
3. (3) The LAC/LAMFT must obtain board approval of any change in supervisors.
4. (4) Failure to maintain an approved current supervision agreement may result in license suspension or revocation.

(b)

1. (1) Counselors or marriage and family therapists licensed at the associate level may offer professional counseling services beginning on the date of approval of a valid and current supervision agreement filed with the board and be under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor.
2. (2) No client may be seen prior to that date.

(c) The LAC or LAMFT is the responsible party for:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Maintaining a current, valid, and approved supervision agreement on file with the board prior to providing any counseling services.
   2. (B) The primary responsibility is with the LAC or LAMFT, but is a shared responsibility with the supervisor;
2. (2) Maintaining an accurate statement of intent and filing a copy of the current board-approved statement with the supervisor of record; and
3. (3) Submission of client contact hours report and evaluation completed with the supervisor every six (6) months.