154D.8 Licensure by endorsement.
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An applicant who has been a licensed marital and family therapist or licensed mental health counselor under the laws of another jurisdiction may file an application with the board for licensure by endorsement. The board shall adopt rules requiring an applicant for licensure by endorsement to do all of the following:
1. Submit a completed application to the board.
2. Pay a licensure fee.
3. Show evidence that the jurisdiction in which the applicant holds a license has licensure requirements similar to the licensure requirements of this state.
4. a. Provide verification that the applicant holds a license from another jurisdiction, which shall be sent directly from the licensing entity in the other jurisdiction to the board. The applicant must also disclose any public or pending complaints against the applicant in any other jurisdiction.
b. In lieu of verification under paragraph “a”, the board may allow verification using an internet-based system if the verification provides all of the following:
(1)The name of the applicant.
(2)The date the applicant was initially licensed in the jurisdiction.
(3)The applicant’s current licensure status.
(4)Any disciplinary action taken against the applicant.