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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