DECLARATORY STATEMENTS
EMPLOYMENT OF PRACTICUM STUDENTS
A question has been raised concerning the propriety of employment of counseling practicum students as interns during times when the university is closed (such as during semester breaks) and the students in question are not actively “enrolled” in a practicum or internship class at that time.
If the school affirmatively acknowledges that the individuals in question are “students” and provides the same level of supervision as that provided during the semester, as otherwise required by applicable Board rules, this practice is permissible and the students in question would meet the “student” exception to licensing requirements.? Unless?both?of these requirements are met, this activity would constitute practicing without a license.?
USE OF TITLE "LPC-S"
There have been a number of inquiries concerning the use of the designation “LPC-S” or similar terms by LPC’s who have been approved by the Board as supervisors of provisional licensed professional counselors. Such supervisors who continue to meet the requirements of Section 705(B) of the Board Rules as to current licensure, previous practice requirements, and supervisory training, may, at their option, use the designation “LPC-S” after their name, for all purposes.??