Those working towards Licensed Professional Counseling
What you need to do before starting on supervision:
- Graduate with a Master’s degree in a counseling related field from an accredited institution https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home
- Obtain your Associate Professional Counselor License through PALS website
- Submit a supervision plan, I will provide my CV
- Pass one of these examinations - can be done at the end of your 3,000 hours.
- The National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) given by the National Board for Certified Counselors.
- The Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Examination given by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
- The Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) Certification Examination given by ATCB
- The Board Certification Examination given by Certification Board for Music Therapists.
- The practice examination of psychological knowledge given by the North American Association of Master's in Psychology (NAMP).
- The Advanced Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselor Examination (AAODA) given by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Inc. (IC & RC/AODA).
- The Examination for Master Addictions Counselors (EMAC) given by National Board for Certified Counselors.
- I require my supervisees to pass a background check - https://epatch.pa.gov/home
- Complete the child abuse training
- Proof of malpractice insurance, it is a good idea to have your own policy.
What I can provide:
- Assistance through the initial licensing process, unfortunately until you get your Associate Professional Counselor License you will not be able to count the hours, but I can provide assistance in getting to that point, if the list above feels overwhelming.
- Supervision of 1,500 hours by offering individual and group supervision.
- You will need 1 hour of individual ($150) and 1 hour of group ($50) for every 40 hours you work.
- A tracking sheet to help you keep track of your hours
- Years of experience, including years of experience as a supervisor.
- Handouts
- In accordance with the licensing board’s expectation
- We will review a session quarterly, either in person or by video
- I will provide you with evaluations of your progress and suggestions for ways to support your career.
Sources:
- https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter47/chap47toc.html&d=reduc
- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/social-workers-marriage-family-therapists-professional-counselors/associate-professional-counselor-licensure-snapshot.html
- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/social-workers-marriage-family-therapists-professional-counselors/professional-counselor-licensure-snapshot.html