PPS - Policies & Procedures - Section 8.4 Flashcards
What are the Licensing Requirements for First Practitioner License
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Maintain membership with a CSL affiliated Member Community. The length of time for membership prior to Practitioner licensing may be determined by the Senior Minister of each Member Community.
- Licenses of Practitioners are held and supervised by a Senior Minister of a CSL affiliated Member Community.
- Successfully complete Practitioner Training as established in the Education Catalog (and any additional internships or service required by their Senior Minister).
- Satisfactorily pass the licensing written exam and oral panel.
- Complete the New Practitioner Licensing application including:
a. Submission of all documentation required, as per Leadership Council approval, and a letter of recommendation from their Senior Minister.
b. Payment of all Licensing and Background Check fees.
c. Pass a Background Check and Criminal Records review.
Section 8.4.A of Policies & Procedures Manual
What are the Licensing Fees for Licensed Practitioners?
- A $200 fee shall be charged for all Practitioner licenses, for first licenses and renewals.
- First licenses will be current for a period running through the end of the second calendar year following the year of issuance of the first license. All renewals will be active for a period of two (2) years.
- Practitioner renewals are processed by the Field Services Department from October 1 – November 30. A late fee of $50 will be charged to any Practitioner renewing after November 30.
- A Minister’s payment of an annual ministerial professional fee will also cover her or his relicensing as a Practitioner.
Section 8.4.B, Practitioner Licensing, Policies & Procedures Manual
What are the Renewal Requirements for a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner?
- Practitioner license renewal is a process of
- reassessment,
- recommitment,
- redeclaration of intention.
- License renewal is the responsibility of the Practitioner.
- It requires a review and recommitment by the Practitioner to a life of spiritual service and the fulfillment of the following requirements every two years:
a. Abide at all times by the- Code of Ethics,
- Policies and Procedures of Centers for Spiritual Living pertaining to Practitioners.
b. Be an active, loyal, and supporting member of a Member Community of Centers for Spiritual Living.
c. During each two (2) year licensing period, perform
- A minimum of two-hundred and fifty (250) hours of appropriate Continuing Licensing Units (CLUs)
- A minimum of forty-five (45) hours of appropriate Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
-Aapproved by the Senior Minister and consistent with the Organization’s educational standards. (See 8.3.H)
Section 8.3.C of Policies & Procedures Manual
What are the ongoing Licensed Spiritual Practitioner Commitments?
Licensed Practitioners are responsible for abiding by the following requirements:
1. Confidentiality - With regard to confidentiality, Licensed Practitioners are responsible for:
a. Providing open and honest communication and always holding the clients trust and confidence with highest regard.
b. Explaining confidentiality guidelines prior to beginning a Practitioner session.
c. Maintaining client records with the utmost care, respect, and confidentiality. Client record storage and disposal are managed so as to always maintain complete confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws.
2. Legal Reporting - Licensed Practitioners are responsible for obtaining, reading, understanding and complying with all applicable and appropriate reporting requirements of their national, federal, state or regional governmental agencies as these requirements vary and may be revised. 3. Income Reporting - Licensed Practitioners are legally required to declare the income they receive as compensation for their Practitioner services in compliance with all current local, state, and federal requirements (i.e., Federal Self-Employment Contribution Act, 1943).
4. Communication - Licensed Practitioners are responsible for notifying the Field Services Department in writing or online within thirty (30) days if there are changes in any of the following personal information: name, address, telephone number(s), email address, or Member Community affiliation.
5. Advertising Guidelines - All Licensed Practitioners are encouraged to advertise their professional services to the community at large. When advertising their professional services, follow these guidelines:
a. Identify themselves as a professionally Licensed Practitioner with the designation Religious Science Practitioner (RScP).
b. Advertise their services in a Member Community directory, telephone directory, spiritually-oriented publications and any other appropriate publications that will reach those in need of spiritual guidance and/or are seeking a new way or life
c. Use business cards, websites, or any other appropriate means of marketing that will reach those who are in need of spiritual guidance and/or are seeking a new way of life. Any marketing materials (including business cards) or mediums using the Centers for Spiritual Living trademark in any form shall only use the professional practitioner designation as licensed by CSL.
d. Shall not present themselves as a ‘counselor’ or advertise their professional services as ‘counseling’.
Section 8.3.G of Policies & Procedures Manual
What are the requirements for a Leave of Absence?
- A Licensed Practitioner may choose to take a leave of absence from Practitioner responsibilities for a period of up to two years.
- A Practitioner’s license will be considered inactive from the date they begin their leave of absence.
- Practitioners on a Leave of Absence may not take paying clients, perform ceremonies or teach certificated classes.
- Time on a Leave of Absence will not be applied to service years (refer to Section 8.3.M for Procedures).
Section 8.3.D Policies& Procedures Manual
What Special Licenses exist for practitioners?
- Emeritus Practitioner
- Outreach Practitioner
- Intern Practitioner
- Retired Practitioner
Section 8.4.E of Policies& Procedures Manual
What are the Ongoing Professional Development and Continuing Education requirements for a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner?
- The published standards set a roadmap for demonstrating a Practitioner’s growth, commitment, and service and describe the various ways in which the Practitioner can continue developing their skills and be of service while meeting all requirements for relicensing.
- Any combination of CLUs totaling 250 every two years from at least two different categories listed under the “Continuing Licensing Units” section is required for license renewal.
- Any combination of CEUs totaling 45 every two years from at least two different categories listed under the “Continuing Education Units” section is required for license renewal.
- Practitioners are encouraged to use visioning and their own divine intelligence to work with their Senior Minister to create sacred service that delights their hearts, fulfills their self-expression, and creates a positive influence in the life of their communities and clients.
Section 8.3.H of Practitioner Licensing
What are the Continuing Licensing Units Examples (CLUs) —250 Total ?
- Treatment/Prayer for others (outside the center, after services, praying for requests placed in prayer box, online requests, or called-in requests, etc.). (1 per hour)
- Prayer Vigil/Practitioner Room/Ministry of Prayer/High Watch or similar activities at Member Community or Centers for Spiritual Living (e.g., High Watch for CORE Council or Board of Trustees meetings, World Ministry of Prayer, conferences, conventions, classes or small groups. (1 per hour).
- Private client session. (2 per hour)
- Teaching: Certificated CSL classes, non-certificated classes, workshops, seminars and authorized CSL Study Groups: (2 per hour)
a. Create and prepare workshop or class to be presented
b. Preparation for presentation of existing class
c. Presentation of existing class
d. Class assistant, attendance and preparation
e. Youth and Family ministries - Published (or accepted) Materials related to SOM Principles
a. Book (Up to 100 each, subject to Senior Minister’s approval)
b. SOM or Creative Thought Magazine meditations (3 per day)
c. Magazine articles or blog post (15 per article)
d. Professional audio or video recording (Up to 100 each, subject to Senior Minister’s approval)
e. Song or poetry (15 per item)
f. Social media content supporting and teaching Science of Mind (1 per post, subject to Senior Minister’s approval) - Attendance/Participation
a. Service leader in absence of Senior Minister (10 per service)
b. Service assistance (any duty) (5 per service) - Professional Activities
a. Visitations: hospital, convalescent home, hospice, jail, etc. (2 per hour of visitation and travel time)
b. Guest speaker: preparing and presenting (25 per event)
c. Funerals and Memorials: preparing and presenting (25 per event)
d. Small group facilitator; e.g., Foundation Class small groups, Department of World Ministry, ongoing “affinity” small group meetings, etc. (2 per hour)
e. Ritual Blessing Ceremonies, e.g., New Home, New Baby (3 per event)
f. Other activities as determined by Senior Minister.
Define CEUs (45 required)
Continuing Education Units
Section 8.3.H of Policies and Procedures Manual
Define CLU’s (250)
Section 8.3.H of Policies and Procedures Manual
Continuing Licensing Units
Who oversees Practitioner Licensing?
CSL Field Services Department: Practitioner Services
What section of what guide refers to Centers for Spiritual Living Practitioner Licensing Policies and Procedures?
Section 8.4, Policies & Procedures Manual, Centers for Spiritual Living Practitioner Licensing
