In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the powers and duties to:

(1) Grant permission to a person to use the title of “licensed mental health counselor” or a description indicating one is a licensed mental health counselor in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 453D-3

  • Director: means the director of commerce and consumer affairs. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 453D-1
  • Licensed mental health counselor: means a person:

    (1) Who engages in the practice of mental health counseling and uses the title of licensed mental health counselor;

    (2) Who has been issued a license under this chapter; and

    (3) Whose license is in effect and not revoked or suspended. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 453D-1

(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter;
(3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter;
(4) Discipline a licensed mental health counselor for any due cause described by this chapter or violation of the rules;
(5) Refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or on grounds sufficient to discipline a licensed mental health counselor; and
(6) Appoint an advisory committee consisting of licensed mental health counselors and members of the public to assist with the implementation of this chapter and adopted rules; provided that the initial members of the committee who are mental health counselors shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter.

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