Assignemnt: State Credentialing and Licensure
Clinical mental health counselors are subject to laws established by state professional counselor licensure boards. Conduct an Internet search to locate the legislative body that grants professional counseling licenses in your state and explore its Web site. Then, in your post, complete the following:
• Present the scope of practice for clinical mental health counselors in your state (note that CMHCs might also be called LPCs, LMHCs, or something similar).
• List the preparation standards and steps necessary for credentialing in your state. Post these in a bulleted, abbreviated, outline format.
• Describe something new or surprising that you learned as you researched the scope of practice in your state.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Response Guidelines
Respond to at least one other learner whose state licensure requirements differ from those in your state. Choose a post that has had few or no responses. Compare and contrast the differences in requirements between the two states.
Resources
• Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.