Board of Professional Counseling

Total public member: 7

Method of Appointment: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Residency: DC Residency Required

Paid board: No (all roles are voluntary)

Description:

The Board shall regulate the practices of professional counseling, professional art therapy, addiction counseling, dance therapy, and marriage and family therapy.

Commission membership:

• The Board shall consist of 7 members, as follows:

\- 1 professional counselor licensed in the District

\- 1 professional counselor licensed in the District who is an educator engaged in teaching counseling

\- 1 professional counselor licensed in the District at least 3 years of experience in the field of addiction counseling

\- 1 professional art therapist licensed in the District

\- 1 marriage and family therapist licensed in the District

\- 1 member licensed or certified under this Board (professional counselor, a professional art therapist, a marriage and family therapist, or an addiction counselor)

\- 1 consumer member

Qualifications:

The professional members must be licensed to practice in the District. Each professional member shall have been engaged in the practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment. The consumer member shall be at least 18 years old, shall not be a health professional or in training to become a health professional, and shall not have a household member who is a health professional or is in training to become a health professional.

Time Commitment:

The Board meets monthly; subcommittees meet as required to complete tasks.

If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.