Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Apply for an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor Extern License

Military Resources: If you are a military member or military spouse, please review our Military Resources page before applying.

ATTENTION: The externship license is available for individuals who are deficient in no more than 12 quarter credit hours of a Master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field. At a minimum, applicants must have completed their clinical practicum, an Ethics course, and a course that thoroughly covers the current DSM.

The following fields are NOT related to Clinical Mental Health Counseling and will not qualify for externship licensure:

  • School Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Educational Psychology/Counseling

If you are unsure which license to apply for, click here for additional information.

The following requirements must be met:

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mental Health Counseling program or equivalent field that is accredited by CHEA.
    • Submit OFFICIAL transcripts that identify the degree earned and date conferred.
    • Submit Course descriptions or syllabus for EACH course
    • Complete and submit the EDUCATIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS pages with the deficiencies identified.
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