Renee' Reames

The meeting addressed modifications to the Board's Rule 255-X-2-.03 regarding Associate Licensed Counselor licenses, setting a compliance deadline of December 31, 2025. The Board discussed and clarified CE guidelines, emphasizing that only PESI courses approved by NBCC or CRCC are eligible. Enhancements to the licensee database were reported, including online applications for LPC renewals and the development of online applications for ALCs. The Board-sponsored CE Program for supervisors, scheduled for May 2, 2025, was discussed, with a budget of up to $10,000 approved. The Investigative Committee's recommendations on various complaints were presented and approved, including closing complaints, assessing fines, and ratifying cease and desist orders. The Board also discussed and approved an emergency suspension of a respondent's license due to non-compliance and new criminal charges.

The Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling held a meeting to discuss several key issues. These included an executive director report covering licensee numbers, consumer complaints, and updates on tasks such as the policy manual review and academic reviewer specifications. The board also discussed CE seminars, financial statements, and the Counseling Compact. Additionally, there were legal counsel reports on investigative committee recommendations, old business concerning application modifications, and new business including a request regarding supervision hours and a wellness program contract. The board also reviewed and approved various licensing applications and discussed the RFP for Administrative Management Services, which was tabled for the next meeting.