1. (1) Under Subsection 58-1-308(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle applicable to licenses under Title 58, Chapter 60, Mental Health Professional Practice Act, is established in Section R156-1-308a.

2. (2) Under Section 58-60-117, the Division may extend a current externship license or reinstate an expired externship license for one additional three-year term if the licensed individual completes the following:

   1. (a) submits an application;
   2. (b) pays the application fee; and
   3. (c) has attempted the profession-specific exam at least once while holding the previous extern license.

3. (3) Under Sections 58-60-304, 58-60-404, and 58-60-504, the Division may reinstate an associate license for one additional three-year term if the licensed individual completes the following:

   1. (a) submits an application;
   2. (b) pays the application fee;
   3. (c) has completed at least 40 hours of ongoing professional development under Section R156-60e-402.1 during the preceding two years;
   4. (d) has attempted the specific mental health profession exam at least once while holding the previous associate license; and
   5. (e) has completed at least one-half of the supervision hours required to advance licensure.
4. (4) Under Subsections 58-1-203(g), 58-60-102.5(4)(d)(iii), 58-60-102.5(4)(e)(iii), and 58-60-102.5(4)(f)(iii), reinstatement procedures shall be in accordance with this section and Sections R156-1-308a through R156-1-308l, except as provided in Subsection (5).

5. (5) Under Subsection 58-1-308(6)(a) and Section R156-1-308g, an applicant for reinstatement of licensure whose unencumbered license has been expired between two and five years shall, upon Division request:

   1. (a) meet with the Behavioral Health Board's Qualification and Professional Development Advisory Committee to evaluate the applicant's ability to safely and competently practice within the scope for the license held; and

   2. (b) if recommended by the Behavioral Health Board's Qualification and Professional Development Advisory Committee with the concurrence of the Behavioral Health Board, complete one or more of the following:

      1. (i) establish a plan of clinical supervision under an approved supervisor which may include up to 1,200 hours of direct client care while holding an associate's level license or CSW license before qualifying for reinstatement of full master's level licensure; or
      2. (ii) complete up to 40 hours of continuing education in subjects determined by the Behavioral Health Board's Qualification and Professional Development Advisory Committee.

6. (6) Under Subsections 58-1-308(5)(a) and (6)(a) and Section R156-1-308h, an applicant for reinstatement of licensure whose license was suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined shall, upon Division request:

   1. (a) meet with the Behavioral Health Board's Background and Investigations Advisory Committee to evaluate the applicant's ability to safely and competently practice within the scope for the license held; and

   2. (b) if recommended by the Background and Investigations Advisory Committee with the concurrence of the Behavioral Health Board, agree to one of the following:

      1. (i) a three-year probationary license with conditions set by the Behavioral Health Board; or
      2. (ii) a five-year probationary license with conditions set by the Behavioral Health Board.

KEY: licensing, social worker, therapist, marriage and family therapist, counselor, mental health, clinical mental health counselor, substance use disorder counselor, master addiction counselor, behavioral health coach, behavioral health technician

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-60-201; 58-60-301; 58-60-401; 58-60-501