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24 DE Code § 3006. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3006. Powers and duties.

§ 3006. Powers and duties. (a) The Board shall have the power to:  (1) Adopt rules and regulations, which shall be promulgated in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (2) Designate an application form to be used by all applicants and process all applications. (3) Evaluate the credentials of all applicants in order to determine whether the applicants meet the qualifications for licensing set forth in this chapter. (4) Grant licenses to and renew licenses of applicants who meet the qualifications for licensure. (5) Establish by rule and regulation continuing education standards required for license renewal. (6) Evaluate certified records to determine whether an applicant for license who previously has been licensed, certified or registered in another jurisdiction has engaged in any act or offense that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter and whether there are disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints pending against the applicant for such acts or offenses. (7) Refer all complaints from licensees and the public concerning persons licensed under this chapter, or concerning practices of the Board or of a profession regulated by the Board, to the Division for investigation pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29 and assign a member of the Board to assist the Division in an advisory capacity with the investigation of the technical aspects of the complaint. (8) Conduct hearings and issue orders in accordance with procedures established pursuant to Chapter 101 of Title 29. (9) Where it has been determined after a hearing that penalties or sanctions should be imposed, designate and impose the appropriate sanction or penalty after time for appeal has lapsed. (10) Adopt a code of ethics for each profession licensed by the Board, which code may be a code of ethics adopted by a national organization which certifies members of the profession. (11) Appoint 1 or more credentialed art therapists to advise and assist the Board in adopting rules and regulations setting qualifications and procedures for licensing professional art therapists, evaluating credentials of applicants, adopting a code of ethics for the practice of art therapy, setting continuing education standards required for license renewal, and providing such other assistance as determined by the Board.  (b) The Board shall, by regulation, identify crimes which are substantially related to the practice of a mental health or chemical dependency professional. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 262, §  60;  74 Del. Laws, c. 355, §§  9-11;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 165, § 1;
24 DE Code § 3007. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3007. Fees.

§ 3007. Fees. The amount charged for fees imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure period, the Division, or another state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate fee for the period. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3008. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3008. Issuance and renewal of licenses.

§ 3008. Issuance and renewal of licenses. (a) The Board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure and who pays the fee established by the Board. (b) A license must be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division and upon payment of a renewal fee, submission of a renewal form provided by the Division, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board. In addition each licensee shall submit proof of membership in good standing as of the date of licensure in a national certifying organization acceptable to the Board. (c) A licensee who fails to renew a license on or before the renewal date shall be granted 1 year to renew the license. The Division shall set a fee for late renewal. An individual who fails to renew a license before the expiration of the 1-year period must reapply as a new applicant, pay a fee set by the Division, and submit proof of fulfillment of continuing education requirements and proof of membership in a national certifying organization acceptable to the Board. (d) A person licensed pursuant to this chapter, upon written request, may be placed on an inactive register. Provisions for resuming active status shall be established by the Board. (e) It is the responsibility of a licensee to keep the Division informed of a change of address. Renewal applications will be sent to the last address on file with the Division. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3010. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3010. Complaints and investigations.

§ 3010. Complaints and investigations. (a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29 and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of the investigation. (b) When it is determined that an individual who is not licensed under this chapter is representing himself or herself as being so licensed, or is holding himself or herself out to the public as being licensed under this chapter, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3011. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3011. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 3011. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a condition or violation for discipline of a licensee regulated by this chapter has been established under § 3009 of this title:  (1) Issue a letter of reprimand. (2) Censure a licensee. (3) Place a licensee on probationary status and require the licensee to:  a. Report regularly to the Board upon the matters which are the basis of the probation; or b. Limit all professional activities to those areas prescribed by the Board. (4) Suspend a licensee's license. (5) Revoke a licensee's license. (6) Impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation. (b) The Board may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that the deficiencies which required such action have been remedied. (c) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license or removal from probationary status, the Board may impose such disciplinary or corrective measure as are authorized under this chapter. (d) The Board shall permanently revoke the license of any person who the Board determines has violated § 3009(a)(8) of this title. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 31, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3012. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3012. Hearing procedures.

§ 3012. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29 alleging a violation of § 3009 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) All hearings shall be informal, without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all Board members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for the decision. The decision shall be mailed immediately to the licensee. (c) A licensee may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the licensee. The appeal shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. A stay may be granted in accordance with that act. (d) All decisions of the Board regarding suspension or revocation of a license shall be made public by the Division in a news release to major media outlets in this State. The release may include any information deemed public under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, Chapter 100 of Title 29, and shall include a telephone contact number for the Division for further information. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3013. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3013. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 3013. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if after a hearing the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or probation. (b) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the fees established by the Board and must submit evidence as required by the Board that all conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met any continuing education requirements of this chapter is also required. 72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3015. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3015. License required.

§ 3015. License required. No person shall hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensed mental health or chemical dependency professional unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. It shall be unlawful for a person who is not licensed under this chapter, or the person's employer, employees, agents or representatives, to use, in connection with the person's name or business, any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that the person is licensed under this chapter. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3016. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3016. Penalty.

§ 3016. Penalty. (a) A person not currently licensed under this chapter who uses, in connection with that person's name or business, or otherwise assumes or uses any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is licensed under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) For the first offense, the court may impose a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. (c) Justice of the Peace Courts shall have jurisdiction over violations of this chapter. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3017. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3017. Privileged communications.

§ 3017. Privileged communications. Communications between a mental health or chemical dependency professional licensed under this chapter and a client of the professional shall be considered confidential to the same extent as provided by Rule 503 of the Delaware Rules of Evidence. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3018. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter I. Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3018. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice.

§ 3018. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice. (a) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this chapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation in writing information that the licensee reasonably believes indicates that any other practitioner licensed under this chapter or any other healthcare provider has engaged in or is engaging in conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter or the other healthcare provider's licensing statute. (b) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this chapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation in writing information that the licensee reasonably believes indicates that any other practitioner licensed under this chapter or any other healthcare provider may be unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of: mental illness or mental incompetence; physical illness, including deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill; or excessive abuse of drugs, including alcohol. (c) Every person to whom a license to practice has been issued under this chapter has a duty to report to the Division of Professional Regulation any information that the reporting person reasonably believes indicates that a person certified and registered to practice medicine in this State is or may be guilty of unprofessional conduct or may be unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill or safety to patients by reason of: mental illness or mental incompetence; physical illness, including deterioration through the aging process or loss of motor skill; or excessive use or abuse of drugs, including alcohol. (d) All reports required under subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this section must be filed within 30 days of becoming aware of such information. A person reporting or testifying in any proceeding as a result of making a report pursuant to this section is immune from claim, suit, liability, damages, or any other recourse, civil or criminal, so long as the person acted in good faith and without gross or wanton negligence; good faith being presumed until proven otherwise, and gross or wanton negligence required to be shown by the complainant. 78 Del. Laws, c. 31, §  12;
24 DE Code § 3030. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter II. Mental Health Professional Counselors and Associate Counselors|§ 3030. License required.

§ 3030. License required. No person shall hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensed professional counselor of mental health or licensed associate counselor of mental health unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. It shall be unlawful for a person who is not licensed under this chapter, or the person's employees, agents or representatives, to use in connection with the person's name or business the words “licensed professional counselor of mental health,” “licensed associate counselor of mental health,” or any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that the person is licensed under this chapter. 74 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  12;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3031. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter II. Mental Health Professional Counselors and Associate Counselors|§ 3031. Definitions.

§ 3031. Definitions. As used in this subchapter:  (1) “Licensed associate counselor of mental health” (“LACMH”) is an individual licensed as an associate counselor of mental health under this chapter who is obtaining experience under the professional direct supervision of a licensed professional counselor of mental health or other health professional approved by the Board for the purpose of becoming licensed as a professional counselor of mental health. (2) “Licensed professional counselor of mental health” (“LPCMH”) is an individual licensed as a professional counselor of mental health under this chapter who offers professional mental health counseling to individuals, groups, organizations or the general public. (3) “Professional direct supervision” is face-to-face consultation, on a regularly scheduled basis, between a supervisee and a licensed professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH) or other behavioral health professional approved by the Board as required by the nature of the work of the supervisee. The Board approved supervisor is responsible for insuring that the extent, kind and quality of the services rendered are consistent with the supervisee's education, training and experience. (4) “Professional mental health counseling” is the application of clinical counseling principles, methods or procedures including the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal and social adjustment.75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 80, §  15;  81 Del. Laws, c. 14, § 1;
24 DE Code § 3033. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter II. Mental Health Professional Counselors and Associate Counselors|§ 3033. Qualifications of applicant for licensed associate counselor of mental health.

§ 3033. Qualifications of applicant for licensed associate counselor of mental health. (a) An applicant who is applying for licensure as an associate counselor of mental health under this chapter shall complete an application form, submit the required fee, and furnish evidence, verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board, that such person has met all the requirements established in this subchapter for licensed professional counselors of mental health, except the requirements dealing with required experience. (b) A plan for professional direct supervision of the associate counselor of mental health shall be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the applicant's acquiring the professional mental health counseling experience necessary for licensure as a professional counselor of mental health. (c) The associate counselor of mental health license shall be effective for a period of 2 years. The license may be renewed up to 2 times. (d) A LACMH may submit an application for LPCMH upon fulfillment of the experience requirements of this subchapter. 66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 14, § 3;
24 DE Code § 3034. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter II. Mental Health Professional Counselors and Associate Counselors|§ 3034. Reciprocity.

§ 3034. Reciprocity. (a) Upon payment of the application fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors or other national mental health specialty certifying organization acceptable to the Board who shall present proof of current licensure in good standing in another State, the District of Columbia or territory of the United States, whose standards for licensure are substantially similar to those of this State. A “license in good standing” is defined in § 3032(a)(4) through (8) of this title. (b) An applicant who is licensed in a jurisdiction whose standards are not substantially similar to those of this State but who has held a license in good standing for a minimum of 5 years in the jurisdiction from which the applicant is applying for reciprocal licensure and who has passed the NCE or other examination acceptable to the Board may be licensed by the Board, provided the applicant meets all other qualifications for reciprocity. (c) An applicant who is licensed in a jurisdiction whose standards are not substantially similar to those of this State and who lacks the minimum years of licensure as defined in subsection (b) of this section above may apply for licensure as an associate counselor of mental health, in order to obtain the experience necessary to fulfill the requirements of this subchapter. (d) [Repealed.]  66 Del. Laws, c. 128, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 52, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 267, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 293, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 393, §  2;  81 Del. Laws, c. 14, § 4;  81 Del. Laws, c. 425, § 18;
24 DE Code § 3040. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30. Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals|Subchapter III. Chemical Dependency Professionals|§ 3040. License required.

§ 3040. License required. No person shall hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensed chemical dependency professional unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. It shall be unlawful for a person who is not licensed under this chapter, or the person's employees, agents or representatives, to use in connection with the person's name or business, the words “licensed chemical dependency professional” or any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying directly or indirectly that the person is licensed under this chapter. 74 Del. Laws, c. 355, §  12;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 83, §  1;