Article archive / June 1, 2014
Originally published: . Volume 5, No. 10. Source pages: 4.
A measure to allow a change from the term “intern” to “provisional licensed” in both the case of counselor interns and marriage and family therapy interns, passed the Senate Chamber on May 29 with a vote of 35 to 0, having returned from the House’s 92 to 0 vote and amendments.
It should now go forward to be signed by the Governor. Once signed, the Act will be effective May 1, 2015.
Most of the amendments were minor, Cindy Nardini explained to the Times. Nardini is the Louisiana Counseling Association Governmental Relations Chair.
Nardini explained in a previous interview that the Counseling Association had been approached for several years by interns who asked for the change. The reason was because the word “intern” was confusing for the public. The word "provisional" was felt to more accurately describe the experience and training.
The bill was a collaboration between the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) and Louisiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (LAMFT). The two groups worked with the board to iron out any problems.
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