As you navigate the legal-ethical vicissitudes of teletherapy during COVID-19, you may have clients leave your state of licensure. When that happens, you will want to answer the question of whether it is permissible for you to work with that client in that state.
Quite a few states have created provisions for temporary permission to practice by providers without a local license. This is done to support access to, and continuity of, care during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition, many state licensing boards already had temporary practice provisions before the coronavirus hit!
This post is a collection of temporary practice provision declarations made by states and licensing boards, as well as existent (pre-COVID-19) provisions and prohibitions. This collection is not exhaustive. We will update it as and when we are made aware of new declarations or rule amendments.
This Thing Ain’t Perfect… Yet
It is pretty hard to make a list of rules for 4 professions across 51 states without missing some items.
If you know of a declaration or rule amendment that is not reflected in this collection, please share it with us at [email protected], and we will gladly add it to this resource list!
Key to The Entries
Top-of-Entry Fields
Statewide Declarations | Each entry begins with a link to any statewide declarations which impact mental health practice in the state — or we could find no such declaration, it says so. |
Temporary Practice Rules Table | This table shows what kind of temporary practice rules the state has for each profession. This reflects rules from before COVID-19. This table is about long-term rules and not emergency rules. See our course on cross-border practice for information on how this works. |
Fields for Each Profession
Board Statement on COVID-19 | If a specific profession’s board has put out a statement on the emergency, and we found it, we linked to it here. |
Temporary Practice Permitted? | A repeat of information from the temporary practice rules table. This reflects rules from before COVID-19. This table is about long-term rules and not emergency rules. See our course on cross-border practice for information on how this works. |
Special conditions/requirements? | A repeat of information from the temporary practice rules table. This reflects rules from before COVID-19. This table is about long-term rules and not emergency rules. See our course on cross-border practice for information on how this works. |
Telemental Health Rules Source | Where to find rules regarding telemental health for this profession — assuming we could find any. Otherwise, we sometimes use this field to link to rules about licensure requirements (so you can find where the state defines what the rules are for practice from out-of-state professionals.) |
Before You Read Any Entries!
Alabama
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Statewide declaration on Telemedicine Coverage by Medicaid
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | Yes | Yes |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | Yes | Yes |
Psychologists | Yes | Yes |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://abec.alabama.gov/PDFs/COVIDUpdates/COVID19Memo.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-34-professions-and-businesses/al-code-sect-34-8a-3.html
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://mft.alabama.gov/PDF/2020/COVID/MFATMEMO3-27-2020.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.mft.alabama.gov/PDF/2020/RulesRegs.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://socialwork.alabama.gov/PDF/2020/SocialWorkCovid19.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No temporary practice provision, but reciprocal licenses will be issued during state of emergency.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/2009/Title34/Chapter30/Chapter30.html
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.psychology.state.al.us/emergency.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. Registration required.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.psychology.state.al.us/law.aspx
Alaska
Statewide Guidance on Telehealth & Licensing During COVID-19
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | Yes |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â N/A
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ProfessionalCounselors/DistanceCounseling.aspx
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: N/A
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/MFTStatutes.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: N/A
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/Portals/5/pub/SocialWorkStatutes.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: Statement on Telehealth & Licensing during COVID-19 that applies to psychologists obtaining “courtesy” licenses
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. Courtesy license application/registration must be submitted. Additionally, businesses engaged in the practice of telemedicine are required to register for placement on the Telemedicine Business Registry (TBR) through the Professional Licensing Section.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/PsychologistStatutes.pdf
Arizona
Board of Behavioral Health Examiners statement on Telehealth practice related to COVID-19
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | Yes | Yes |
Marriage & Family Therapists | Yes | Yes |
Social Workers | Yes | Yes |
Psychologists | Yes | Yes |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.azbbhe.us/node/846
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.azbbhe.us/pdfs/Telepractice%20guidelines.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.azbbhe.us/node/846
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.azbbhe.us/pdfs/Telepractice%20guidelines.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.azbbhe.us/node/846
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.azbbhe.us/pdfs/Telepractice%20guidelines.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://psychboard.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/COVID-19%20Waivers.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://az.elaws.us/ars/36-3602
Arkansas
Statewide proclamation related to Telehealth due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://abec.statesolutions.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FAQs-Updated-4-6-20.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: A.C.A. § 17-80-404
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://abec.statesolutions.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FAQs-Updated-4-6-20.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: A.C.A. § 17-80-404
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.arkansas.gov/swlb/covid-19-update.html
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? No
Telemental Health Rules Source: A.C.A. § 17-80-404
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.psychologyboard.arkansas.gov/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? No
Telemental Health Rules Source: A.C.A. § 17-80-404 and https://www.psychologyboard.arkansas.gov/Websites/psychology/images/Psychology%20Board%20March%202020%20Emergency%20Telehealth%20Rule.pdf
California
Board of Behavioral Sciences Statement on Telehealth to Reflect Governor’s Executive Order N-43-20
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | Yes |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/updated_coronavirus_statement.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/regulation/2016/1815_ooa.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/updated_coronavirus_statement.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/regulation/2016/1815_ooa.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/updated_coronavirus_statement.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/regulation/2016/1815_ooa.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? NO
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
Colorado
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | Yes | Yes |
Marriage & Family Therapists | Yes | Yes |
Social Workers | Yes | Yes |
Psychologists | Yes | Yes |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/atoms/files/D%202020%20020%20Telehealth.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKoVwvexVATMlFKX3NvbHh1ZTQ/view
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/atoms/files/D%202020%20020%20Telehealth.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKoVwvexVATMlFKX3NvbHh1ZTQ/view
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/atoms/files/D%202020%20020%20Telehealth.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKoVwvexVATMlFKX3NvbHh1ZTQ/view
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/atoms/files/D%202020%20020%20Telehealth.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzKoVwvexVATMlFKX3NvbHh1ZTQ/view
Connecticut
Order allowing out of state practitioners to render temporary assistance in Connecticut
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2018/ACT/pa/2018PA-00148-R00SB-00302-PA.htm
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2018/ACT/pa/2018PA-00148-R00SB-00302-PA.htm
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2018/ACT/pa/2018PA-00148-R00SB-00302-PA.htm
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No.
Special conditions/requirements? N/A.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2018/ACT/pa/2018PA-00148-R00SB-00302-PA.htm
Delaware
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c030/sc02/index.shtml
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3000.shtml
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c039/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c035/sc02/index.shtml
District of Columbia
Waiver of Licensure Requirements For Healthcare Providers
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/professional-counseling-licensing
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/3-1205.01.html
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/3-1205.01.html
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/3-1205.01.html
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/3-1205.01.html
Florida
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | Yes | 15 days in calendar year |
Marriage & Family Therapists | Yes | 15 days in calendar year |
Social Workers | Yes | 15 days in calendar year |
Psychologists | Yes | 15 days in calendar year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 15 days in calendar year
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://laws.flrules.org/2019/137
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 15 days in calendar year
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://laws.flrules.org/2019/137
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 15 days in calendar year
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://laws.flrules.org/2019/137
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? 15 days in calendar year
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://laws.flrules.org/2019/137
Georgia
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 30 days per calendar year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/43
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://sos.ga.gov/plb/acrobat/Laws/41_Prof_Counselors,_Soc._Workers_Marriage_And_Family_Therapists_43-10A.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/43
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://sos.ga.gov/plb/acrobat/Laws/41_Prof_Counselors,_Soc._Workers_Marriage_And_Family_Therapists_43-10A.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/43
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://sos.ga.gov/plb/acrobat/Laws/41_Prof_Counselors,_Soc._Workers_Marriage_And_Family_Therapists_43-10A.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/44
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 30 days per calendar year.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://sos.ga.gov/plb/acrobat/Laws/41_Prof_Counselors,_Soc._Workers_Marriage_And_Family_Therapists_43-10A.pdf
Hawaii
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/hrs_453D_Mental_Health_Counselors-0718.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/HRS451j-Marr_Fam_Therapy.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/HRS467E-Social_Worker.ASO_.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2013/08/hrs_pvl_465.pdf
Idaho
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 30 days |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title54/t54ch57/sect54-5704/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title54/t54ch57/sect54-5704/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title54/t54ch57/sect54-5704/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? 30 days
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/PSY/Documents/Telepsychology%20Guidelines%2007_12_2012.pdf
Illinois
Executive Order to Expand Telehealth Services and Protect Health Care Providers in Response to COVID-19 and Guidance for Out-of-State Health Care Providers Using Telehealth Services in Illinois and Health Care Temporary Practice Form
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â Health Care Temporary Practice Form
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3807&ChapterID=24
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3807&ChapterID=24
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â Health Care Temporary Practice Form
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3807&ChapterID=24
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â Health Care Temporary Practice Form
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3807&ChapterID=24
Indiana
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2019/ic/titles/025#25-23.6-4.5
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2019/ic/titles/025#25-23.6-3
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2019/ic/titles/025#25-23.6-4
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.in.gov/pla/psych.htm
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2018/ic/titles/025#25-33
Iowa
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 15 days in a 90 day period |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/270/2020_03_27%20-%20Iowa%20Board%20of%20Behavioral%20Science%20Guidance.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code//154D.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code//154D.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/270/04062020-%20Iowa%20Board%20of%20Social%20Work%20Guidance%20%281%29.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2019/154C.2.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/270/2020_03_27%20-%20Iowa%20Board%20of%20Psychology%20Guidance.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 15 days in a 90 day period
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2019/154B.4.pdf
Kansas
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/important-information-regarding-telemental-health2e65e446357f69b7acc5ff0000cef974.pdf?sfvrsn=e21a8d85_0
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/065_000_0000_chapter/065_058_0000_article/065_058_0003_section/065_058_0003_k/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/important-information-regarding-telemental-health2e65e446357f69b7acc5ff0000cef974.pdf?sfvrsn=e21a8d85_0
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/065_000_0000_chapter/065_064_0000_article/065_064_0003_section/065_064_0003_k/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/important-information-regarding-telemental-health2e65e446357f69b7acc5ff0000cef974.pdf?sfvrsn=e21a8d85_0
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/065_000_0000_chapter/065_063_0000_article/065_063_0003_section/065_063_0003_k/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/important-information-regarding-telemental-health2e65e446357f69b7acc5ff0000cef974.pdf?sfvrsn=e21a8d85_0
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/074_000_0000_chapter/074_053_0000_article/074_053_0002_section/074_053_0002_k/
Kentucky
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://lpc.ky.gov/Documents/04.02.20%20LPC%20Memorandum%20re%20EO%202020-243.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/kentucky/2011/335-00/335-505/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://mft.ky.gov/Documents/03.31.20%20Memorandum-MFT.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/kentucky/2011/335-00/335-305/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://bsw.ky.gov/Pages/COVID-19.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/kentucky/2015/chapter-335/section-335.030/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://psy.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? No
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://casetext.com/regulation/kentucky-administrative-regulations/title-201-boards-and-commissions/chapter-26-board-of-examiners-of-psychology/section-201-kar-26310-telehealth-and-telepsychology
Louisiana
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.doa.la.gov/osr/EMR/2020/2004EMR017.pdf — please note the preamble, which states that the following rules listed have been temporarily suspended during the state of emergency. (Without reading the preamble *very* closely, it seems the following rules are all currently in effect — not suspended.)
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.lapels.com/docs/Laws_and_Rules/Board_Rules_updated_012019.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=93066
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=93767
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.lsbep.org/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.lsbep.org/wp-content/uploads/LSBEP-STATUTORY-CITATIONS.pdf
Maine
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 10 days a year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/counselors/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32sec13854.html
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/32/title32sec13854.html
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/social_workers/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/32/title32sec7002.html
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/psychologists/
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 10 days a year.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/32/title32sec3812.html
Maryland
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/index.aspx and https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Documents/mdhorderbopc1.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/Statute_Google/gho/1-901.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://health.maryland.gov/bopc/Pages/index.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/Statute_Google/gho/1-901.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/Statute_Google/gho/1-901.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://health.maryland.gov/psych/Pages/home.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/Statute_Google/gho/1-901.pdf
Massachusetts
Special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19 and Mental Health Practitioner Emergency Temporary License Application, and DPH Bureau of Health Professions Licensure issued Guidance on Licensing Changes during State of Emergency.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | Yes |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.mass.gov/news/emergency-policy-on-teletherapy-for-applicant-experience-and-supervision-hours and Mental Health Practitioner Emergency Temporary License Application
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.mass.gov/policy-advisory/board-policies-and-guidelines-allied-mental-health#policy-on-distance-online-and-other-electronic-assisted-counseling-policy-no-07-03
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: Mental Health Practitioner Emergency Temporary License Application
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.mass.gov/policy-advisory/board-policies-and-guidelines-allied-mental-health#policy-on-distance-online-and-other-electronic-assisted-counseling-policy-no-07-03
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-social-workers and Mental Health Practitioner Emergency Temporary License Application
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.mass.gov/policy-advisory/board-policies-and-guidelines-social-workers#practice-advisory-regarding-social-work-services-by-electronic-means
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-psychologists and Mental Health Practitioner Emergency Temporary License Application
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 1 day a month.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.mass.gov/policy-advisory/board-policies-and-guidelines-for-psychologists#provision-of-services-via-electronic-means
Michigan
Exemption of Michigan Licensure Time of Disaster/State of Emergency
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(0zoqnew3gmuhfv0j1uhe1d4k))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-500-3476
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(jwrgvekh4d0vxbtqxy5dy1e0))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-500-3476
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: N/A
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(x11gwbrgpm45dwnqnzcrt3pj))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-500-3476
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: N/A
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(b43h42fx15iopna4fxvugfbb))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-500-3476
Minnesota
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | Yes | 30 days a year |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | Yes | Six months |
Psychologists | Yes | 30 days a year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 30 days a year.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148B.592
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://mn.gov/boards/marriage-and-family/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148B.32
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 6 months
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148E.060
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://mn.gov/boards/psychology/
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 30 days.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148.916
Mississippi
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.lpc.ms.gov/wplpc/index.php/covid-19-update/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.lpc.ms.gov/secure/pdf/Part%202201%2001.05.2017%20FINAL.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.swmft.ms.gov/covid-19-update-and-important-information
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.swmft.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Uploads/LMFT%20Statute.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.swmft.ms.gov/covid-19-update-and-important-information
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.swmft.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Uploads/WestlawNext%20-%2017%20full%20text%20items%20for%20Superbrowse.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.psychologyboard.ms.gov/Psy%20Documents/proclamation31720.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.psychologyboard.ms.gov/Psychology%20Law/MISSISSIPPI%20CODE%20%20CURRENT%202014%20REGULAR%20SESSION.doc.pdf
Missouri
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 15 days in a nine month period |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://pr.mo.gov/counselors.asp
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2017/title-xxii/chapter-337/section-337.505/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://pr.mo.gov/marital.asp
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2017/title-xxii/chapter-337/section-337.703/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://pr.mo.gov/boards/socialworkers/covid-19/Covid-19-Accommodations.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2017/title-xxii/chapter-337/section-337.603/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://pr.mo.gov/psychologists-covid-19.asp
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 15 days in a nine month period.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=337.045
Montana
Directive Implementing Executive Orders and Expanding Telehealth and Emergency Registration for Out-of-State Healthcare Practitioners
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 60 days per calendar year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/bbh
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.mtrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=24%2E219%2E301
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/bbh
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.mtrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=24%2E219%2E301
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/bbh
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.mtrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=24%2E219%2E301
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/psy
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 60 days per calendar year.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.mtrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=24%2E189%2E414
Nebraska
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Social-Work-Practice.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/MentalHealthPracticeAct.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Social-Work-Practice.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/MentalHealthPracticeAct.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Social-Work-Practice.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/MentalHealthPracticeAct.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Psychology.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=38-3130
Nevada
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://marriage.nv.gov/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-641A.html#NRS641ASec231
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://marriage.nv.gov/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-641A.html#NRS641ASec231
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: Note:Â It’s been reported that a ‘licensing requirement waiver per declaration of emergency directive 011’ form can be obtained by emailing the Board of Examiners for Social Workers
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/nac-641b.html#NAC641BSec124
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-641.html#NRS641Sec190
New Hampshire
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 30 days per year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2014/title-xxx/chapter-330-a/section-330-a-23
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2014/title-xxx/chapter-330-a/section-330-a-23
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/mental-health/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2014/title-xxx/chapter-330-a/section-330-a-23
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/psychologists/
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 30 days per year.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2015/title-xxx/chapter-329-b/section-329-b-20/
New Jersey
Executive Order 103 and Temporary Emergency License for Out-of-State Practitioners and Temporary Waiver of Telemedicine Rules
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | Yes | Yes |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pc
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/PL17/117_.HTM
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/mft/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? Yes
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/PL17/117_.HTM and https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Statutes/marriageandfamilytherapylaw.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/applications.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/PL17/117_.HTM
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/psy/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/PL17/117_.HTM
New Mexico
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | Yes | 60 days or 6 months |
Marriage & Family Therapists | Yes | 60 days or 6 months |
Social Workers | Yes | 6 months |
Psychologists | Yes | 6 months |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Counseling_and_Therapy_Practice.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 60 days or 6 months
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2017/chapter-61/article-9a/section-61-9a-16/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Counseling_and_Therapy_Practice.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 60 days or six months
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2017/chapter-61/article-9a/section-61-9a-16/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Social_Work.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 6 months
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2017/chapter-61/article-31/section-61-31-13.1/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Psychologist_Examiners.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 6 months.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2017/chapter-61/article-9/section-61-9-10.1/
New York
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 12 months |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhppg9.htm
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhppg9.htm
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/sw/swtelepracticealert.htm
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/psych/psychtelepracticealert.htm
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. Registration required, 12 months max.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/psych/psychtelepracticealert.htm
North Carolina
Statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19. (See section 16 — Out of State Health Care Licensure…)
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.ncblpc.org/Home/Information
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.ncblpc.org/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.ncbmft.org/emergency-mft-permit/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.ncswboard.org/files/What’s.New.2020.4.9.bluebox.UPDATED.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.ncswboard.org/files/Position_Stmt_on_Tech_Facil_Services_Amended_2017.2.1.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.ncpsychologyboard.org/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? No
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.ncpsychologyboard.org/advisory-statements/
North Dakota
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | See link |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.ndbce.org/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.ndbce.org/distance.shtml
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t43c51.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t43c51.pdf
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: N/A
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. See link below.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.ndsbpe.org/uploads/2/9/2/4/2924803/faq_telepsychology_4-14-15.pdf
Ohio
Emergency Rule “Standards of practice and professional conduct: electronic service delivery (internet, email, teleconference, etc.).”
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://cswmft.ohio.gov/Home/COVID-19
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4757-5-13
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://cswmft.ohio.gov/Home/COVID-19
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4757-5-13
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://cswmft.ohio.gov/Home/COVID-19
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4757-5-13
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://psychology.ohio.gov/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4732-17-01
Oklahoma
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.ok.gov/behavioralhealth/COVID-19.html
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf/frmMain?OpenFrameSet&Frame=Main&Src=_75tnm2shfcdnm8pb4dthj0chedppmcbq8dtmmak31ctijujrgcln50ob7ckj42tbkdt374obdcli00_
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.ok.gov/behavioralhealth/COVID-19.html
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf/frmMain?OpenFrameSet&Frame=Main&Src=_75tnm2shfcdnm8pb4dthj0chedppmcbq8dtmmak31ctijujrgcln50ob7ckj42tbkdt374obdcli00_
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.ok.gov/socialworkers/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf/frmMain?OpenFrameSet&Frame=Main&Src=_75tnm2shfcdnm8pb4dthj0chedppmcbq8dtmmak31ctijujrgcln50ob7ckj42tbkdt374obdcli00_
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.ok.gov/psychology/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.oar.state.ok.us/oar/codedoc02.nsf/frmMain?OpenFrameSet&Frame=Main&Src=_75tnm2shfcdnm8pb4dthj0chedppmcbq8dtmmak31ctijujrgcln50ob7ckj42tbkdt374obdcli00_
Oregon
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 180 days in 24 months |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/COVID-19.aspx and temporary reciprocal licensure: https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Documents/TempOAR_Filed_3-24-20.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=202067
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/COVID-19.aspx and temporary reciprocal licensure: https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Documents/TempOAR_Filed_3-24-20.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=202067
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oregon.gov/blsw/Pages/index.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=225720
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.oregon.gov/psychology/Pages/COVID-19.aspx and https://www.oregon.gov/psychology/Documents/TempOAR_Filed_3-31-20.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 180 days per 24 months.
Telemental Health Rules Source:https://www.oregon.gov/psychology/pages/lawsrules.aspx?wp3503=l:100
Pennsylvania
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/SocialWorkersMarriageanFamilyTherapistsandProfessionalCounselors/Pages/default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.papsy.org/page/COVID19
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/
Rhode Island
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 10 days per calendar year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-63.2/5-63.2-23.HTM
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-63.2/5-63.2-23.HTM
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-39.1/5-39.1-3.HTM
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes, 10 days per calendar year
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-44/5-44-2.HTM
South Carolina
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 60 days per calendar year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.llr.sc.gov/cou/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/Chapter%2036.pdf
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.llr.sc.gov/cou/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/Chapter%2036.pdf
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.llr.sc.gov/sw/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c063.php
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://llr.sc.gov/psych/
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 60 days per calendar year.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c055.php
South Dakota
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes |
20 days per calendar year 6 months if establishing practice in state from another state
|
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/counselors/counselors.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://sdlegislature.gov/statutes/Codified_laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=36-32-42&Type=Statute
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/counselors/counselors.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=36-32-46
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/socialwork/social.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://sdlegislature.gov/statutes/Codified_laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=36-26&Type=Statute
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/psych/psych.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 20 days per calendar year, 6 months if establishing practice in state from another state
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://sdlegislature.gov/statutes/Codified_laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=36-27A-2&Type=Statute
Tennessee
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 12 days per year |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/Commissioner-Piercey-COVID-19-letter.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2015/title-63/chapter-22/part-1/section-63-22-117/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/Commissioner-Piercey-COVID-19-letter.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-63/chapter-22/part-1/63-22-115/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/Commissioner-Piercey-COVID-19-letter.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-63/chapter-23/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/Commissioner-Piercey-COVID-19-letter.pdf
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 12 days per year.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-63-professions-of-the-healing-arts/tn-code-sect-63-11-211.html
Texas
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.dshs.texas.gov/counselor/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=22&pt=30&ch=681&sch=H&rl=Y
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mft/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._occ._code_section_502.251
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.dshs.texas.gov/socialwork/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._occ._code_section_505.351
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.tsbep.texas.gov/ and temporary emergency license application: https://www.tsbep.texas.gov/files/agencydocs/App_Emergency_Temp_License.pdfÂ
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._occ._code_section_501.251
Utah
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | Yes | 45 days |
Marriage & Family Therapists | Yes | 45 days |
Social Workers | Yes | 45 days |
Psychologists | Yes | 45 days |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 45 days
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter60/58-60-S107.html?v=C58-60-S107_1800010118000101
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 45 days
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter60/58-60-S107.html?v=C58-60-S107_1800010118000101
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes
Special conditions/requirements? 45 days
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter60/58-60-S107.html?v=C58-60-S107_1800010118000101
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://dopl.utah.gov/covid19.html
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 45 days.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter60/58-60-S107.html?v=C58-60-S107_1800010118000101
Vermont
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | No | N/A |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/covid-19-response/out-of-state-licensees-temporary-licensees-telehealth/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/065/03262
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/covid-19-response/out-of-state-licensees-temporary-licensees-telehealth/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/076/04033
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/covid-19-response/out-of-state-licensees-temporary-licensees-telehealth/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/061/03202
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/covid-19-response/out-of-state-licensees-temporary-licensees-telehealth/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/055/03018
Virginia
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | In person, within state, without charging |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter35/section54.1-3506/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter35/section54.1-3506/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/social/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter37/section54.1-3706/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/psychology/
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. Within state, in person, without charging
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter36/section54.1-3606/
Washington
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 90 days |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.225.020
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.225.020
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.225.020
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 90 days.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/2300/2016/TelepsychologyGuidelines.pdf
West Virginia
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 10 days |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.wvbec.org/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=30&art=31§ion=1#31
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19: http://www.wvbec.org/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=30&art=31§ion=1#31
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://www.wvsocialworkboard.org/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=30&art=30#01
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://psychbd.wv.gov/Pages/COVID-19-guidelines.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 10 days.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://wvlegislature.gov/WVCODE/code.cfm?chap=30&art=21#01
Wisconsin
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 60 days |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/457/04/6
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/457/04/5
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/SocialWorker/Default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/457/04/4
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Psychologist/Default.aspx
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 60 days.
Telemental Health Rules Source: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/455/03
Wyoming
Do not currently have information on special statewide declarations related to temporary practice provisions for non-licensees due to COVID-19.
Profession                  Temp. Practice or Reciprocal License?         Special Requirements?
Counselors | No | N/A |
Marriage & Family Therapists | No | N/A |
Social Workers | No | N/A |
Psychologists | Yes | 30 days |
Counselors
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source:Â https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/2013/title-33/chapter-38/section-33-38-108/
Marriage & Family Therapists
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/2013/title-33/chapter-38/section-33-38-108/
Social Workers
Board Statement on COVID-19:Â https://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/
Temporary Practice Permitted? No
Special conditions/requirements? N/A
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/2013/title-33/chapter-38/section-33-38-108/
Psychologists
Board Statement on COVID-19: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GlmUqPyXcR7fNlLQu7UGmg_xDupudeo_/view
Temporary Practice Permitted? Yes.
Special conditions/requirements? Yes. 30 days.
Telemental Health Rules Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/2011/title33/chapter27/section33-27-117/