Currently I am seeking licensure in professional counseling in North Carolina. North Carolina has strenuous process for completion of licensure requirements, there are several components that must be completed prior to submission of application for licensure. The first component includes the completion of the educational requirements. The educational requirements differ based on enrolment date. The educational requirements are: Educational Requirements
All educational credits being utilized for licensure must be documented on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution If an individual seeking licensure embarked on the pursuit of licensure prior to July 1. 2009 the applicant will need 48 semester hours If an individual seeking licensure embarked on the pursuit of licensure prior to July 1, 2013 but after June 30, 2009 the applicant will need 54 semester hours.
If an individual seeking licensure embarked on the pursuit of licensure after June 30, 2009 the applicant will need 60 semester hours. The required semester hours must include 9 areas of study : Orientation to the Counseling Profession, Counseling Theories &Techniques, Research, Appraisal, Career, Vocational, Lifestyle Development, Human Growth and Development, Social and Cultural Foundations, Practicum/Internship and Group Work Examination Requirements
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Upon completion of the educational requirements an individual seeking LPC licensure must partake in two separate examinations the first examination must be one of the following: National Counselor Exam (NCE) – provided by the National Board for Certified Counselors National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE) – provided by the National Board for Certified Counselors Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam (CRC) – provided by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification The second exam is less strenuous it cover the law and ethical codes that govern Licensed Professional Counselors.
The Jurisprudence exam, is a no fail exam that must accompany the applicant’s application for licensure. LPC-A Once the applicant has completed the educational and examination requirements and obtains clearance for their prospective supervisor they are eligible to obtain provisional licensure utilizing the scope of practice for licensed professional counselor – associate. While practicing with the credentials of LPC-A the counselor must receive supervision.
Supervision Requirements 3000 hours supervised professional practice (G. S. 90-336; Rules . 0205, . 0207, and . 0208 – . 0213) Hours of supervised professional practice accrued with a qualified clinical supervisor who was Board approved for the applicant prior to October 1, 2009 Reported on form provided by the Board (Verification of Supervised Professional Practice) 2000 hours must be direct counseling.
No hours applied from Master Level Practicum/Internship 24 month post-graduate work experience no longer required Not less than 8 hours per week but no more than 40 hours per week. 100 hours clinical supervision -75 hours required to be individual Must have a minimum of 1 hour clinical supervision for every 40 hours of professional practice Supervision shall be based on direct (live) observation, co-therapy, audio and video recordings, and live supervision LPC
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Analyse the principles, scope and purpose of professional supervision Support and supervisions are an essential process for both the supervisee and the supervisor. Support and supervisions allow supervisees to have a clear process and format, which they are able to follow with their supervisor on a monthly basis. Support and supervisions allow members of staff to raise any concerns or issues with ...
Upon successful completion of the required 3000 hours of supervision an LPC-A is eligible to apply for full licensure earning the credentials of Licensed Professional Counselor. With the credentials of LPC a counselor can embark on various careers. The scope of practice for a LPC includes assessment and diagnosing both mental health and substance abuse symptoms. It is not within the scope of practice for an LPC to complete psychological or psychiatric evaluations.
