1. (a) Nonresident persons who are licensed by counseling or marriage and family therapy regulatory boards in other states or countries may provide consulting or research services within Arkansas for not more than thirty (30) days (discontinuous or continuous) per calendar year.

2. (b) Consultant is defined as a licensed LPC/LMFT who has practiced as a professional for a minimum of three (3) years in another state and contracts with an Arkansas agency or institution for:

   1. (1) Research;
   2. (2) Workshops;
   3. (3) Training; or
   4. (4) Providing advice and guidance on professional issues.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Consultant activities and services must be:

      1. (A) Short term and contractual; and
      2. (B) Sponsored and supervised by a licensed Arkansas LPC or LMFT.
   2. (2) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling must be notified in writing and approval obtained prior to any services being rendered.
4. (d) Prospective employees moving to Arkansas from another state who are applying for an Arkansas license are not to be considered consultants and are not exempt from licensure.
5. (e) Licensed counselors or marriage and family therapists who consult with other licensed professionals and/or develop relationships with colleagues, employers, and employees must follow the ACA and/or the AAMFT Code of Ethics sections related to professional relationships and consultation.

Codification Notes: “ACA” means American Counseling Association. "AAMFT" means American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.