What happens if a regulated counselor or therapist is under investigation?

If a regulated counselor or therapist is under investigation, they may not surrender their license during that process. This indicates that the license remains intact until the investigation concludes and any formal actions, such as disciplinary measures stemming from the investigation, are decided. Surrendering a license typically occurs when a professional acknowledges wrongdoing or is proactive in preventing further investigation or sanctions from an authoritative body.

Additionally, while options like surrendering the license and voluntarily resigning could be considerations in different circumstances, they are not mandatory under investigation. The individual has the right to maintain their license until formal conclusions are reached. The possibility of immediate certification revocation is not standard and is usually contingent upon findings from the investigation, which means such revocation wouldn’t be instantaneous without due process.