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Credentials- What do they mean? Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) HB68 went into effect on October 1, 1998, allowing the Maryland Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and therapists to grant Maryland State licensure to those persons who 1) hold a Master’s degree with 60 semester hours from a program that reflects the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Curriculum, plus a course in substance abuse counseling, and a supervised field experience; 2) document 2,000 hours of post-master’s clinical experience; and 3) pass the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE). The scope-of-practice allows the diagnosis and treatment of emotional disorders. To maintain licensure, the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor must complete 40 hours of continuing education credit every 2 years. National Certified Counselor (NCC) Counselors may elect to become nationally certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), which grants the general practice credential, “National Certified Counselor.” To be certified, a counselor must hold a graduate degree in counseling from a regionally accredited institution, have at least 2 years of supervised field experience in a counseling setting, and pass the NBCC’s National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE). This national certification is distinct from Sate certification. To maintain certification, counselors must take again and pass the NCE or complete 100 hours of acceptable continuing education credit every 5 years.
Mrs. Theresa Mitchell, North Bend Elementary Guidance Counselor Back to NBES Home |
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