Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider - Initial Trainee Registration
First Time Certification - Application for Initial Trainee Registration
This application is for individuals registering to start their supervised experience toward the Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider certification and have completed a master’s or doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing from a regionally accredited university; or a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an institution that is approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
Requirements for Application:
- Education: Hold a master’s or doctoral degree program in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing from a regionally accredited university, or hold the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an institution that is approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
Follow these steps to apply for Initial Trainee Registration
Step 1. Read:
Step 2. Gather & Request Supporting Documentation:
- Review the Application Instructions for Initial Trainee Registration for the documents needed to submit with your online application.
- Gather and request the necessary documents.
Step 3. Apply:
Do not start the online application until you have requested or obtained the applicable documents from Step 2. Submitting incomplete applications will delay the review and approval process.
Begin the Online Application:
- Register for an Account or Login if you have an existing account.
- Select ‘Initial Application’ from the menu.
- Select ‘Psychology’ as the Profession.
- Select ‘SOTP Trainee’ as the License Type.
- Select ‘Application’ as the Obtained by Method.
- Click ‘Start Application’.
Complete the Required Fields
Step 4. Upload Documentation:
Within the online application portal, upload the applicable documentation. PDF file format is preferred.
The following are possible documents you may be required to upload within the application portal:
Step 5. Pay the Fee Online:
Within the online application portal, pay the application fee.
- The fee for Initial Registration of Supervision is $50.00.
- All fees are nonrefundable.
Step 6. Wait for Board Approval: (up to 30 days from complete application)
- You will receive automated emails from psy@dhp.virginia.gov with your application status.
- You can also visit the Online Checklist to view the status of your application.
- If your name or address changes prior to receiving your approval to begin your supervised experience, notify the Board as soon as possible in writing by submitting the Name and Address Change Form.
- Contact the Board with any questions: psy@dhp.virginia.gov or TEL: (804) 367–4697.
