Title 33 — Title 33 — Professions And Occupations

Short title. This act may be cited as the "Mental Health Professions Practice Act".

(a) Definitions. As used in this act: (i) "Board" means the mental health professions licensing board; (ii) "Mental health procedures" means engaging in methods and techniques which include, but are not restricted to: (A) "Counseling" means assisting clients through the counselin…

Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this act or W.S. 33-38-202 shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of: (i) Qualified members of other legally recognized professions who are otherwise licensed or certified by this state, such as physicians, psychologists or registere…

Board created; expenses. (a) The board is created and shall consist of six (6) members, residents of the state of Wyoming for a minimum of one (1) year, who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the consent of the senate. (b) Four (4) board members shall be licensed unde…

meetings; fees. Powers and duties of the board; rules; (a) The board shall adopt rules not inconsistent with this act or the laws of this state that are reasonable and necessary to administer this act. A subcommittee from each discipline shall be requested to draft the recommende…

Requirements for licensure and certification. (a) The board shall issue a license as a professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker or addictions therapist to any applicant who files an application upon a form and in the manner prescribed by the b…

Renewal of license and continuing education. Persons licensed or certified under this act shall submit biennially the appropriate renewal fee at a time specified by the board. The renewal request shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the board of compliance with this a…

Reciprocity. (a) Any individual holding a license in good standing to engage in the practice of professional counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or addictions therapy under the laws of another state having licensure requirements substantially similar to …

Disclosure of information. (a) A person licensed or certified under this act or in accordance with the Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors under W.S. 33-38-202 shall not disclose without consent of the client any communication made by the client to the license…

(a) Prohibited acts; penalties. No person shall: (i) Engage in the practice of professional counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or addictions therapy unless licensed or certified to so practice under this act or to represent himself to the public as bein…

disclosure. Protection of the public; professional Any individual licensed or certified under this act or in accordance with the Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors under W.S. 33-38-202 is required to conspicuously display a professional disclosure statement a…

Limitation of practice. All licensees and certificate holders under this act and all professional counselors authorized to practice under the Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors in accordance with W.S. 33-38-202 shall adhere to the ethical standards of their d…

Privileged communication. (a) In judicial proceedings, whether civil, criminal, or juvenile, in administrative proceedings, and in proceedings preliminary and ancillary thereto, a patient or client, or his guardian or personal representative, may refuse to disclose and may preven…

Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors."

counselors. Interstate compact for licensed professional The Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors as contained herein is hereby enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with any and all other states legally joining therein in a form substantial…