Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-6-502 - Examination

A. The Board approves the following examinations for applicants for counselor licensure:

1. National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors,

2. National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and

3. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination offered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

B. An applicant for counselor licensure shall receive a passing score on an approved licensure examination.

C B. Except as specified in subsection (E), an applicant shall pass an approved examination within 12 months after receiving written examination authorization from the Board. An applicant shall not take an examination more than three times during the 12-month testing period.

D C. If an applicant does not receive a passing score within the 12 months referenced in subsection (B), the Board shall close the applicant's file with no recourse to appeal. To receive further consideration for licensure, an applicant whose file is closed shall submit a new application and fee.

E D. The Board may grant a one-time 90-day examination extension request to an applicant who demonstrates good cause as specified under R4-6-305(G).

E. The Board shall deem an applicant for professional counselor licensure to meet the exam requirement if the applicant holds an active and in good standing associate counselor license issued by the Board according to A.R.S. § 32-3274 or A.R.S. § 32-4302.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-6-502

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2700, effective July 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 2630, effective 11/1/2015. Amended by exempt rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 3238, effective 11/1/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 3369, effective 1/12/2019. Amended by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 2881, effective 1/3/2021.