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Explore the comprehensive guide to licensure requirements for professional counselors. Learn about the necessary qualifications and steps to become a licensed counselor in your state.
What credential will I have as a licensed counselor? Within the United States, several different titles are used to identify professional counselors. The following are the most common: • licensed professional counselor (LPC) • licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) • licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)
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To be eligible, counselors must hold an unencumbered license from their home state; be able to practice independently and to assess, diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions; and pass an FBI background check. The Compact applies only to counselors licensed as LPCs, or whatever designation the state uses.
excluded licensed professional counselors (LPCs) and marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) from billing and receiving reimbursement under Medicare. Effective January 1, 2024, the legislation allows LPCs and LMFTs to bill Medicare directly for mental health diagnosis and treatment services in most settings, except inpatient hospital.
Remote states would not want a counselor practicing in their state with an expired home state license. Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Counseling Compact.
Resources. Applicants for licensure are required to obtain a minimum amount of supervised experience prior to being licensed. Typically, states require individuals to accumulate between 2,000 and 3,000 hours of supervised experience within a certain time period.
The Code sets forth the ethical obligations of ACA members and provides guidance intended to inform the ethical practice of professional counselors. The Code identifes ethical considerations relevant to professional counselors and counselors-in-training.
There is federal funding available for student loans and for counseling services in many settings. ACA works to expand those programs and keep members apprised of the opportunities to apply for these grants.