270 C.M.R. 3.03 – General Supervision and Responsibilities of a Provisionally Licensed Genetic Counselor

(1) A provisionally licensed genetic counselor may perform clinical genetic counseling services only under the general supervision and direction of either a fully licensed genetic counselor whose license is in good standing, or a licensed physician whose license is in good standing with current ABMG certification in clinical genetics.
(2) A provisionally licensed genetic counselor shall notify the Board in writing of any change(s) relating to his or her supervisor within 15 days of any such change(s). In the event of a change of supervisor, a provisional licensee shall not practice as a genetic counselor at any time between the cessation of one supervisory relationship and the Board's approval of documentation complying with 270 CMR 3.02(1)(d)4. with respect to the provisional licensee's succeeding supervisor.
(3) The supervisor of a provisionally licensed genetic counselor shall verify with the Board such provisional licensee's status before beginning and every three months during the supervisor's relationship.
(4) The supervisor of a provisionally licensed genetic counselor shall be responsible for providing general supervision and direction to the provisional licensee that shall be of a level sufficient to ensure that the provisional licensee performs all genetic counseling services in accordance with generally accepted standards of professional practice and Board approved Guidelines for the General Supervision of Provisional Licensees available on the Board's Website. General supervision and direction of a provisional licensee shall include, but is not limited to:
1. (a) developing an annual supervision contract signed and dated by the supervisor and the provisional licensee that shall be on file with both parties and made available to the Board in a timely manner upon request;
2. (b) assessing and documenting the professional competence, skill, and experience of the provisional licensee;
3. (c) determining the nature and level of supervision required by the provisional licensee;
4. (d) convening regular meetings to review the provisional licensee's clinical services and administrative practices, either in face to face meetings or other form of communication; and
5. (e) conducting regular chart or case reviews with the provisional licensee.
(5) The supervisor of a provisionally licensed genetic counselor shall keep a complete and accurate written record of the general supervision and direction provided to each provisional licensee that shall be retained by the supervisor for three years from the date such supervision ends and shall be made available to the Board by the supervisor in a timely manner upon request.
(6) The supervisor of a provisionally licensed genetic counselor shall not be required to be physically present where the provisional licensee provides clinical genetic counseling services; however, the supervisor shall be readily accessible for consultation and assistance whenever the provisional licensee provides such services.
(7) A provisionally licensed genetic counselor who has received written notification from a certifying agency of a passing score on a certification examination must notify the Board of such test results immediately and submit a completed license application form to the Board.