Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 295 - JOINT SECRETARY, PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS
Chapter 295-15 - INACTIVE STATUS LICENSES
Rule 295-15-.05 - Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Inactive licensure status is not available for Associate Professional Counselors or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist licensees. Inactive licensure status is available for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.
(2) A licensee who does not intend to practice in Georgia or to use the title Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist may apply for an inactive license status by submitting an application for inactive status and paying the fee required by the Board's fee schedule. A licensee granted inactive status is exempt from filing a biennial license renewal application and paying a license renewal fee. A licensee who holds an inactive status license shall not practice as a Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
(3) An inactive status license may be changed to active status by filing an application for reinstatement with the Board, complying with reinstatement requirements as defined in Board Rule 135-6-.04, and paying the fee required by the Board's fee schedule. The Board may require the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has maintained current knowledge, skill and proficiency in the practice of professional counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy, and that he or she is mentally and physically able to practice professional counseling, social work or marriage and family therapy with reasonable skill and safety.
O.C.G.A. § 43-1-22.
