4 CCR 737-1.13 - REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE (C.R.S. section 12-245-205)

A. General. A license that has expired is subject to the following reinstatement provisions.

B. Application requirements. To be considered for license reinstatement, an applicant must submit a completed reinstatement application form, and the reinstatement fee.

C. Required statements.

1. Each applicant for reinstatement shall certify the following:

a. Every license, certificate, listing or registration to practice professional counseling held by the applicant is in good standing;

b. Applicant has reported to the Board any injunction or disciplinary action completed or pending against her/his license, certificate, registration, or listing to practice psychotherapy or professional counseling;

c. Applicant has reported to the Board any malpractice judgment against her/him, any settlement of a malpractice action or claim against her/him, and any malpractice action or claim pending against her/him in which the malpractice alleged relates to her/his practice of psychotherapy or professional counseling;

d. Applicant has reported to the Board any complaint pending before, investigation being conducted by, or disciplinary proceeding pending before the licensing, grievance, or disciplinary board of any jurisdiction in which she/he is licensed, certified, registered or listed to practice psychotherapy or professional counseling in which the complaint, investigation, or proceeding concerns her/his practice of psychotherapy or professional counseling.

2. Pending discipline or complaints. The Board may decline to issue a license to an applicant for reinstatement if disciplinary action is pending or if there is an unresolved complaint.

D. Continuing Professional Competence. Pursuant to section 12-245-606, C.R.S., effective January 1, 2011, licensed professional counselors shall demonstrate continuing professional competence in order to reinstate.

1. An applicant for reinstatement must comply with all Continuing Professional Development requirements pursuant to Board Rule 1.18 within the two years immediately preceding the application receipt date.

E. Licenses Expired More than Two Years Criteria. The Board has established the following criteria for determining whether an applicant for reinstatement has demonstrated his/her continued professional competence as required by section 12-20-202(2)(c)(II), C.R.S. An applicant must meet all applicable criteria to establish her/his continued professional competence.

1. License expired more than two years. In addition to the requirements set forth in Rule 1.13 , an applicant whose license has been expired more than two years shall pass a Board approved jurisprudence examination and demonstrate her/his competency to practice by either:

a. A written statement detailing work experience related to the practice of professional counseling or psychotherapy during the time the license has been expired. If work experience was in another jurisdiction(s), verification of licensure from each jurisdiction(s) is required; or

b. Retaking and passing the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. Examination (NBCC); or

c. Completion of an additional ten Professional Development Hours as defined in Board Rule 1.18 for each year or portion thereof the license has been expired; or

d. Other means determined by the Board.

Notes

4 CCR 737-1.13

39 CR 04, February 25, 2016, effective 3/16/2016 43 CR 20, October 25, 2020, effective 11/14/2020 44 CR 07, April 10, 2021, effective 4/30/2021 44 CR 15, August 10, 2021, effective 8/30/2021 44 CR 19, October 10, 2021, effective 10/30/2021 45 CR 18, September 25,2022, effective 9/2/2022 45 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 12/15/2022