Behavioral Health Technicians and Qualified Mental Health Professionals

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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Behavioral Health Technicians and Qualified Mental Health Professionals.” It is part of Chapter 35 “Professional Counseling”, which is part of Subtitle III “Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 54.1-3518	Scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications of registered behavioral health technicians
§ 54.1-3519	Scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications of registered behavioral health technician assistants
§ 54.1-3520	Scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications of qualified mental health professionals
§ 54.1-3521	Scope of practice, supervision, and qualifications of qualified mental health professional-trainees