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Description

The "Conditional Clinical Professional Counselor" license is a clinical, graduate level, conditional license. The XL requires a graduate counseling degree that consisted of at least 60 graduate credit hours. The degree can be a master counseling degree that is either CACREP-accredited or contained courses that satisfy the core areas of study and additional areas of study requirements as defined in Board Rules Chapter 3 (2) 1B (DOCX)ÌýOR a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology from a program that was accredited by the American or Canadian Psychological Associations. The XL also requires the completion of a graduate clinical counseling internship that consisted of 900 hours with a plan for standard conditional licensed supervised experience of 3,000 hours over the course of at least two years, or at least 600 clock hours with plan for conditional licensed supervised experience of 4,000 hours over the course of at least two years, and a passing score on the NCE.

A "conditional license" indicates the XL may not practice unless under the supervision of a Board-approved fb88 licensee. XL licensees may not change supervisors without first submitting a newÌýProposed Supervision Plan Form (PDF)Ìýand receiving approval by the Board. Upon the termination of a supervision plan or upon the completion of the XL's licensed supervised work experience and supervision hour requirements, the supervisor shall complete the requiredÌýSupervisor AffidavitÌý(PDF) and letter and give a copy of these documents to the XL licensee.ÌýBoth the XL licensee and the supervisor shall maintain ongoing records of supervision.

XL licensees may both diagnose and treat mental health disordersÌýand may engage in private practiceÌýas long as they are receiving the required supervision by a Board-approved fb88 licensee.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 3 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for XL licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• IfÌýgraduate program was not CACREP-accredited: anÌýEducational Worksheet (PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage;

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• AÌýProposed Supervision Plan Form (PDF);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

XLÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

• The XLÌýmayÌýonly be renewed twice, for a total of a 6-year term, exclusive of any periods of inactive status.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

The "Clinical Professional Counselor" license is a clinical, graduate level, independent license. The CC requires a graduate counseling degree that consisted of at least 60 graduate credit hours. The degree can be a master counseling degree that is either CACREP-accredited or contained courses that satisfy the core areas of study and additional areas of study requirements as defined in Board Rules Chapter 3 (2) 1B (DOCX)ÌýOR a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology from a program that was accredited by the American or Canadian Psychological Associations. The CC also requires completion of a graduate clinical counseling internship that consisted of at least 600 clock hours and passing scores on both the NCE and NCMHCE.

To transition from conditional licensure to the CC, applicants need to hold their XL (or equivalent license) for at least 2 yearsÌýwhileÌýobtaining the required amount of licensed supervised work experience hours and supervision hours. Work experience and supervision hours must be obtained while the applicant held an active XL (or equivalent license) and while under the supervision of a qualifying licensee. The amount of work experience and supervision hours needed to transition to the CC depends on the applicant's graduate clinical counseling internship hours. More information can be found in Board RulesÌýChapter 3 (4) (DOCX).

CC licensees may both diagnose and treat mental health disordersÌýand may engage in private practice.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 3 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for CC licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage;

• Supervisor's Affidavit Form(s)Ìý(PDF)Ìýand letter(s);

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• Documentation of completion of 55 hours of continuing education during the term of the conditional license that meet the requirements in Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

If not previously submitted to the Board:

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• IfÌýgraduate program was not CACREP-accredited: anÌýEducational Worksheet (PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage.

CCÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

The "Conditional Professional Counselor" license is a non-clinical, graduate level, conditional license. The XC requires a graduate counseling degree that consisted of at least 48 graduate credit hours. The degree can be a master counseling degree that is either CACREP-accredited, a rehabilitation counseling degree that was CORE-accredited or contained courses that satisfy the core areas of study requirement as defined in Board Rules Chapter 2 (2) 1C (DOCX)ÌýOR a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology from a program that was accredited by the American or Canadian Psychological Associations. The XC also requires the completion of a graduate counseling internship that consisted of at least 600 clock hours and a passing score on the NCE.

A "conditional license" indicates the XC may not practice unless under the supervision of a Board-approved fb88 licensee. XC licensees may not change supervisors without first submitting a newÌýProposed Supervision Plan Form (PDF)Ìýand receiving approval by the Board. Upon the termination of a supervision plan or upon the completion of the XC's licensed supervised work experience and supervision hour requirements, the supervisor shall complete the requiredÌýSupervisor AffidavitÌý(PDF) and letter and give a copy of these documents to the XC licensee.ÌýBoth the XC licensee and the supervisor shall maintain ongoing records of supervision.

XC licensees may not diagnose or treat mental health disorders.ÌýXC licenseesÌýmay engage in private practiceÌýas long as they are receiving the required supervision by a Board-approved fb88 licensee.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 2 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for XC licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• IfÌýgraduate program was not CACREP or CORE-accredited: anÌýEducational Worksheet (PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage;

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• AÌýProposed Supervision Plan Form (PDF);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

XCÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

• The XCÌýmayÌýonly be renewed twice, for a total of a 6-year term, exclusive of any periods of inactive status.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

The "Professional Counselor" license is a non-clinical, graduate level, independent license. The PC requires a graduate counseling degree that consisted of at least 48 graduate credit hours. The degree can be a master counseling degree that is either CACREP-accredited, a rehabilitation counseling degree that was CORE-accredited or contained courses that satisfy the core areas of study requirement as defined in Board Rules Chapter 2 (2) 1C (DOCX)ÌýOR a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or counseling psychology from a program that was accredited by the American or Canadian Psychological Associations. The PC also requires the completion of a graduate counseling internship that consisted of at least 600 clock hours and a passing score on the NCE.

To transition from conditional licensure to the PC, applicants need to hold their XC (or equivalent license) for at least 2 yearsÌýwhileÌýobtaining the required 2000 hours of licensed supervised work experience, including at least 1000 hours of direct counseling experience, and 67 hours of supervision, including at least 34 hours of individual supervision. Work experience and supervision hours must be obtained while the applicant held an active XC (or equivalent license) and while under the supervision of a Board-approved licensee. More information can be found in Board RulesÌýChapter 2 (4) (DOCX).

PC licensees may not diagnose or treat mental health disorders.ÌýPC licenseesÌýmay engage in private practice.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 2 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for PC licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Supervisor's Affidavit Form(s)Ìý(PDF)Ìýand letter(s);

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form;

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

If not previously submitted to the Board:

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• IfÌýgraduate program was not CACREP or CORE-accredited: anÌýEducational Worksheet (PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage.

PCÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

The "Conditional Marriage & Family Therapist" license is a clinical, graduate level, conditional license. The XM requires a graduate counseling degree that consisted of at least 60 graduate credit hours. The degree can be a master counseling degree that is either CACREP-accredited or contained courses that satisfy the 9 areas of study requirements as defined in Board Rules Chapter 4 (2) 1C (DOCX)ÌýOR a doctoral degree in a martial, couple and family counseling program that was COAMFTE-accredited and included the completion of a clinical practicum. The XM also requires the completion of a graduate marriage and family counseling internship that consisted of at least 600 clock hours and a passing score on the AMFTRB.

A "conditional license" indicates the XM may not practice unless under the supervision of a Board-approved fb88 licensee. XM licensees may not change supervisors without first submitting a newÌýProposed Supervision Plan Form (PDF)Ìýand receiving approval by the Board. Upon the termination of a supervision plan or upon the completion of the XM's licensed supervised work experience and supervision hour requirements, the supervisor shall complete the requiredÌýSupervisor AffidavitÌý(PDF)Ìýand letter and give a copy of these documents to the XM licensee.ÌýBoth the XM licensee and the supervisor shall maintain ongoing records of supervision.

XM licensees may both diagnose and treat mental health disordersÌýand may engage in private practiceÌýas long as they are receiving the required supervision by a Board-approved fb88 licensee.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 4 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for XM licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• IfÌýgraduate program was not CACREP or COAMFTE-accredited: anÌýEducational Worksheet (PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation of Ìýpassage;

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• AÌýProposed Supervision Plan Form (PDF);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

XMÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

• The XMÌýmayÌýonly be renewed twice, for a total of a 6-year term, exclusive of any periods of inactive status.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

The "Marriage & Family Therapist" license is a clinical, graduate level, independent license. The MF requires a graduate counseling degree that consisted of at least 60 graduate credit hours. The degree can be a master counseling degree that is either CACREP-accredited or contained courses that satisfy the 9 areas of study requirements as defined in Board Rules Chapter 4 (2) 1C (DOCX)ÌýOR a doctoral degree in a martial, couple and family counseling program that was COAMFTE-accredited and included the completion of a clinical practicum. The MF also requires the completion of a graduate marriage and family counseling internship that consisted of at least 600 clock hours and a passing score on the AMFTRB.

To transition from conditional licensure to the MF, applicants need to hold their XM (or equivalent license) for at least 2 yearsÌýwhileÌýobtaining the required amount of licensed supervised work experience hours and supervision hours. Work experience and supervision hours must be obtained while the applicant held an active XM (or equivalent license) and while under the supervision of a Board-approved licensee. The amount of work experience and supervision hours needed to transition to the MF depends on the applicant's graduate marriage and family counseling internship hours. More information can be found in Board RulesÌýChapter 4 (4) (DOCX).

MF licensees mayÌýdiagnose and treat mental health disordersÌýand may engage in private practice.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 4 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for MF licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Supervisor's Affidavit Form(s) (PDF)Ìýand letter(s);

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

If not previously submitted to the Board:

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• IfÌýgraduate program was not CACREP or COAMFTE-accredited: anÌýEducational Worksheet (PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation of Ìýpassage.

MFÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

The "Conditional Pastoral Counselor" license is a clinical, graduate level, conditional license. The XP requires a Master or Doctor of Divinity degreeÌýOR a master or doctoral degree in pastoral counseling that consisted of at least 20 semester hours. The qualifying degree must also contain courses that satisfy the core curriculum requirements as defined in Board Rules Chapter 5 (3) 2 (DOCX). The XP also requires the completion of at least 400 hours of clinical pastoral education and a passing score on the NCE.

A "conditional license" indicates the XP may not practice unless under the supervision of a Board-approved fb88 licensee. XP licensees may not change supervisors without first submitting a newÌýProposed Supervision Plan Form (PDF)Ìýand receiving approval by the Board. Upon the termination of a supervision plan or upon the completion of the XP's licensed supervised work experience and supervision hour requirements, the supervisor shall complete the requiredÌýSupervisor AffidavitÌý(PDF) and letter and give a copy of these documents to the XP licensee.ÌýBoth the XP licensee and the supervisor shall maintain ongoing records of supervision.

XP licensees may both diagnose and treat mental health disordersÌýand may engage in private practiceÌýas long as they are receiving the required supervision by a Board-approved fb88 licensee.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 5 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for XP licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• AnÌýEducational Worksheet (PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage;

• Call to Ministry documentation;

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• AÌýProposed Supervision PlanÌý(PDF);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

XPÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

• The XPÌýmayÌýonly be renewed twice, for a total of a 6-year term, exclusive of any periods of inactive status.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

The "Pastoral Counselor" license is a clinical, graduate level, independent license. The LP requires a Master or Doctor of Divinity degreeÌýOR a master or doctoral degree in pastoral counseling the contained at least 20 semester hours. The qualifying degree must also contain courses that satisfy the core curriculum requirements as defined in Board Rules Chapter 5 (3) 2 (DOCX). The LP also requires the completion of at least 400 hours of clinical pastoral education and passing scores on the NCE and NCMHCE.

To transition from conditional licensure to the LP, applicants need to hold their XP (or equivalent license) for at least 2 yearsÌýwhileÌýobtaining the required 3000 hours of licensed supervised work experience hours, including at least 1000 hours of direct clinical client contact, and at least 200 hours of supervision, including at least 67 hours with an approved certified pastoral counseling supervisor. Work experience and supervision hours must be obtained while the applicant held an active XP (or equivalent license) and while under the supervision of a qualifying licensee. More information can be found in Board RulesÌýChapter 5 (5) (DOCX).

LP licensees may both diagnose and treat mental health disordersÌýand may engage in private practice.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 5 (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for LP licensure are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage;

• Supervisor's Affidavit Form(s) (PDF)Ìýand letter(s);

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.

If not previous submitted to the Board:

• Official transcriptÌýof graduate counseling degree;

• AnÌýEducational WorksheetÌý(PDF)Ìýand copies of courses' syllabi;

• AnÌýInternship & Degree Verification FormÌý(PDF)Ìýcompleted by graduate university;

• Official documentation ofÌýÌýpassage;

• Call to Ministry documentation.

LPÌýRenewal and Continuing Education Information

Terms:

• Renews every 2 years based on the initial license issue date.

Requirements:

• 55 hours of continuing education, including at least 4 contact hours related to subjects addressed in the Code of Ethics, pursuant to Board RulesÌýChapter 7-A (DOCX).

• First renewal/one-time requirement only: 12 contact hours in family or intimate partner violence pursuant toÌý.

Description

Applicants who currently hold an active, full, equivalent license type, in good standing, in another U.S. jurisdiction may apply through licensure by endorsement. Applicants who currently hold equivalent conditional licenses in another U.S. jurisdiction need to apply through the standard application process and submit all the required supplemental documentation.

Please refer to Board Rules Chapter 6-A (DOCX)Ìýfor more information.

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ÌýApplicants for licensure by endorsement are required to submit:

• AnÌý;

• AÌýDisclosure Statement Form (PDF);

• Official license verifications for all professional licenses the applicant holds or has ever held, even if they are now expired. License verifications need to include the applicant's name, license number, license type, initial issue date, current expiration date and whether the license has ever been disciplined. Copies of professional licenses areÌýnotÌýacceptable.