Wyo. Code R. 078-0001-4
Effective Date: 07/01/1997 to 11/04/1997
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 078.0001.4.07011997
(a) A separate and distinct license and certification shall be issued for each of the disciplines involved. These are:
(b) Licenses and certifications issued on or after July 1, 1997 shall carry a designation attached to the number indicating both the discipline licensed or certified and the method of licensure or certification. Valid licenses issued prior to July 1, 1997 will be assigned the appropriate designation upon renewal of the license. These designations are as follows:
(i) Licenses or certifications issued based upon meeting the criteria established for exemption, will be designated with the letter 'A' following the serial number issued as in 'LPC-001A'
(ii) Licenses or certifications issued based upon meeting all licensure or certification criteria established, including examination, will be designated with the letter 'B' following the serial number issued as in 'LCSW-002B'.
(iii) Licenses or certifications issued based upon current licensure or certification in good standing in another jurisdiction, will be designated with the letter 'C' following the serial number issued such as 'LMFT-003C'.
(iv) Persons licensed or certified by exemption may petition the Board to convert the designation from “A” to “B” by providing verification that the Licensee or Certificate has completed all requirements for licensure or certification by examination.
(A) The petition must be in writing.
(B) Upon approval by the Board, the designation will be converted. The serial number and original date of issue will remain the same. The conversion will not effect the renewal period.
(C) Replacement wall certificates and pocket cards will be issued in the same manner as described in Chapter 5, Section 5.
(c) Licenses and certifications issued after July 1, 1997 shall expire on the Licensee’s or Certificate’s birth date following the second anniversary of the issue date. Thereafter, upon renewal, the license or certification shall be valid for two (2) years. Valid licenses issued prior to July 1, 1997 shall expire on the Licensee’s birth date following the current expiration date. Thereafter, upon renewal, the license shall be valid for two (2) years.
(d) An applicant shall clearly indicate the specific license or certification desired. An applicant who seeks licensure or certification in more than one discipline shall submit separate applications, appropriate fees and documentation for each license or certification.
Section 2. General Application Procedures. The completed application must be received and accepted by the Board at least three(3) months prior to the scheduled administration of the examination for the appropriate discipline or the applicant may be required to wait until the next administration of the exam. The following documents are required of all applicants for licensure or certification:
(a) A complete and notarized official application form accompanied by the application fee.
(b) Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
(c) References from three (3) professionals familiar with the applicant which address the applicant’s abilities and professional performance in the discipline for which the license or certification is requested;
(i) References must have been written within six (6) months of the date of application.
(ii) References will not be accepted from individuals who submit verification of supervised experience on behalf of the applicant.
(iii) References will not be accepted from relatives of the applicant.
(d) All documents submitted in support of the application must contain an original signature and be submitted directly to the office of the Board from the respondent and not forwarded through the applicant.
(e) The Board will not accept faxed or photocopied documents.
Section 3. Application for Licensure by Exam. In addition to the documents required in Section 2 of this chapter, the qualified clinical supervisors of the applicant shall submit complete Verification and Evaluation of Supervised Experience forms.
Section 4. Application for Certification. In addition to the documents required in Section 2 of this chapter, the designated clinical supervisor of the applicant shall submit a complete Designated Clinical Supervisor form.
(a) In addition to the documents required in Section 2 of this chapter, the applicant shall request verification of licensure from jurisdictions where the applicant holds or has held a license in any mental health discipline.
(b) Applicants licensed for less than two (2) years shall provide verification of supervised experience as required in these rules.
(c) The Board may deny licensure by endorsement and require examination if the qualifications are unclear or unacceptable.
(a) In addition to the documents required in Section 2 of this chapter, the applicant shall request verification of certification from jurisdictions where the applicant holds or has held a certification in any mental health discipline.
(b) The Board may deny certification by endorsement and require examination if the qualifications are unclear or unacceptable.
Section 7. Application for Licensure by Exemption. The application and satisfactory supportive evidence must be received by the Board no later than July 1, 1998. In addition to the documents required in Section 2 of this chapter, the applicant shall:
(a) Provide satisfactory evidence of having been primarily employed in this state in the area of practice for which they have applied within the two (2) years prior to December 31, 1997.
(i) Applicants in private practice shall submit a Verification of Self Employment form accompanied by sufficient evidence to satisfy the Board that they have been primarily practicing in this state.
(ii) Applicants not in private practice shall submit a Verification of Employment form sent directly from the employer to the Board.
(b) Provide copies of any additional documentation necessary to verify the completion of the educational requirement for licensure as an Addictions Therapist.
(c) Provide verification of two (2) years of supervised clinical experience if required for licensure as a Professional Counselor.
(d) Provide any additional documentation as may be requested by the Board if the applicant’s qualifications are unclear or unacceptable.
Section 8. Application for Certification by Exemption. The application and satisfactory supportive evidence must be received by the Board no later than July 1, 1998. In addition to the documents required in Section 2 of this chapter, the applicant shall:
(a) Submit a Verification of Employment form sent directly from the employer to the Board as satisfactory evidence of having been primarily employed in this state in the area of practice for which they have applied within the two (2) years prior to December 31, 1997.
(b) Provide copies of any additional documentation necessary to verify the completion of the educational requirement for certification as an Addictions Practitioner.
(c) Provide any additional documentation as may be requested by the Board if the applicant’s qualifications are unclear or unacceptable.
Section 9. Notification of Applicants and Right of Appeal. If the Board approves the applicant’s initial application, this finding will be communicated in writing to the applicant along with examination, licensure or certification instructions. If the applicant is denied on the basis of initial application materials, the reasons for this rejection shall be communicated in writing. The applicant shall have the right of reconsideration based on submission of new information and/or an appearance before the Board with the opportunity to demonstrate to the Board that they meet the licensure or certification requirements.
Section 10. Issuance of License or Certification. The Board shall issue a wall certificate to the successful applicant bearing the full name of the holder, discipline designation, license or certification serial number, date of issuance, expiration date, and appropriate seal.
(a) Licensees and Certificates must register with the Board any change in their legal name, must submit documentation demonstrating the change of name, appropriate fee and must surrender the old wall certificate and a new wall certificate shall be issued by the Board.
(b) Each applicant, Licensee and Certificate must file with the Board their current home and professional mailing addresses and telephone numbers and must report to the Board in writing any change of addresses or telephone numbers, giving both old and new addresses and telephone numbers.
(a) Release of records shall be governed by W.S. 16-4-201 et seq., Public Records Act.
(b) Any applicant, Licensee, Certificate, or others with proper notarized written consent may personally inspect the contents of a Board file with the exception of personal recommendations or verification of supervised experience.
(c) Record inspection shall take place under the following conditions:
(i) An appointment must be made to review the file between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the offices of the Board.
(ii) Record inspection must take place in the presence of a member of the Board or a representative of its administrative staff.
(iii) Original documents must remain with the Board but may be copied at the Board offices for a reasonable fee.
Section 13. Correction and Amendment. Any applicant, Licensee or Certificate may clarify erroneous, inaccurate or misleading information in their file by submitting a written statement to the Board which will be placed in their file.