Counseling Degrees & Licenses in Arkansas
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in Arkansas: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy |
All prospective counselors in Arkansas are first credentialed as Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC). There are several steps to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). For the initial application, they must:
For the written exams and file building, the board issues an authorization for the candidate to take the NCE exam through the NBCC upon verification that education requirements have been met. Candidates schedule, pay for, and take the exam after they:
Candidates then prepare for an oral interview and file completion. They should verify with the board that they have received official transcripts, official test scores, and background check results. Candidates then schedule an oral interview once the board has sent the email requesting the candidate to do so. They may attend other oral interviews to know the format and better prepare. Finally, after passing the oral interview, they can obtain an LAC license. To do this, they must:
To become an LPC, LACs must provide evidence of three years of full-time employment in counseling. One year of experience may be substituted for 30 semester hours of graduate coursework beyond the initial master’s in counseling. Once the work experience is complete, candidates can submit a petition to the board to become an LPC. |
Arkansas LAC and LPC licenses are renewed biennially on May 31st on even-numbered years. Renewals cost $250 for LACs and $300 for LPCs. In addition, counselors must submit proof of 24 continuing education hours. |
School Counseling Licenses in Arkansas
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) |
School counselors in Arkansas can be Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and submit an application for specialization in school counseling. There are several steps to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). For the initial application, they must:
For the written exams and file building, the board issues an authorization for the candidate to take the NCE exam through the NBCC upon verification that education requirements have been met. Candidates schedule, pay for, and take the exam after they:
Candidates then prepare for an oral interview and file completion. They should verify with the board that they have received official transcripts, official test scores, and background check results. Candidates then schedule an oral interview once the board has sent the email requesting the candidate to do so. They may attend other oral interviews to know the format and better prepare. Finally, after passing the oral interview, they can obtain an LAC license. To do this, they must:
To become an LPC, LACs must provide evidence of three years of full-time employment in counseling. One year of experience may be substituted for 30 semester hours of graduate coursework beyond the initial master’s in counseling. Once the work experience is complete, candidates can submit a petition to the board to become an LPC. To become an LPC with a school counseling specialization applicants must:
School counselors in Arkansas can also apply for endorsement through the school district. The requirements are:
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Arkansas LAC and LPC licenses are renewed biennially on May 31st on even-numbered years. Renewals cost $250 for LACs and $300 for LPCs. In addition, counselors must submit proof of 24 continuing education hours. Teaching licenses with a counseling endorsement must be renewed every five years. To renew, candidates must:
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Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in Arkansas
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (SBEADAC) | The Arkansas State Board of Examiners of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (SBEADAC) and the Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board (ASACB) are the two agencies certifying substance abuse counselors in Arkansas. SBEADAC issues both Licensed Associate Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LAADAC) and Licensed Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) certifications. Applicants for the certifications must:
Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) certifications are issued by the ASACB. Requirements for an ADC credential include:
AADC certification applicants must meet the requirements for ADC, as well as:
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SBEADAC renewals are required every two years. The requirements are:
ASACB renewals are on a two-year certification cycle and expire November 1 of odd numbered years. Renewal fees are $250 per biennium and must be accompanied by 40 hours of approved continuing education, of which six hours must be in ethics. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in Arkansas
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy | Rehabilitation counselors in Arkansas must be Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). All prospective counselors in Arkansas are first credentialed as Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC). There are several steps to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). For the initial application, they must:
For the written exams and file building, the board issues an authorization for the candidate to take the NCE exam through the NBCC upon verification that education requirements have been met. Candidates schedule, pay for, and take the exam after they:
Candidates then prepare for an oral interview and file completion. They should verify with the board that they have received official transcripts, official test scores, and background check results. Candidates then schedule an oral interview once the board has sent the email requesting the candidate to do so. They may attend other oral interviews to know the format and better prepare. Finally, after passing the oral interview, they can obtain an LAC license. To do this, they must:
To become an LPC, LACs must provide evidence of three years of full-time employment in counseling. One year of experience may be substituted for 30 semester hours of graduate coursework beyond the initial master’s in counseling. Once the work experience is complete, candidates can submit a petition to the board to become an LPC. |
Arkansas LAC and LPC licenses are renewed biennially on May 31st on even-numbered years. Renewals cost $250 for LACs and $300 for LPCs. In addition, counselors must submit proof of 24 continuing education hours. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in Arkansas
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy |
Applied behavior analysts in Arkansas must be Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and submit an application for a specialized license as a Behavior Analyst. LPCs must first earn a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) license. The steps for licensure are:
To become an LPC, LACs must provide evidence of three years of full-time employment in counseling. One year of experience may be substituted for 30 semester hours of graduate coursework beyond the initial master’s in counseling. Once the work experience is complete, candidates can submit a petition to the board to become an LPC. After an LPC license has been approved, candidates may pay a $50 fee and submit an application for a behavior analyst specialization, including proof of BCBA certification. |
Arkansas LPC licenses must be renewed biennially on May 31st on odd-numbered years. Renewals cost $300 for LPCs. For each renewal cycle, counselors must submit proof of 24 continuing education hours, including at least two hours of ethics. LPCs must renew their specialized Behavior Analyst license concurrently. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in Arkansas
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy |
The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling issues Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licenses. The requirements for an LAMFT license are:
| Arkansas LAMFT and LMFT licenses are renewed biennially on May 31st on even-numbered years. Renewals cost $250 for LAMFTs and $300 for LMFTs. In addition, MFTs must submit proof of 24 continuing education hours, two of which must be in ethics. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in Arkansas
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy |
Child therapists in Arkansas must be Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). While there is not a specialization in pediatric counseling, child therapists can apply for a play therapy specialization. All prospective counselors in Arkansas are first credentialed as Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC). There are several steps to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). For the initial application, they must:
For the written exams and file building, the board issues an authorization for the candidate to take the NCE exam through the NBCC upon verification that education requirements have been met. Candidates schedule, pay for, and take the exam after they:
Candidates then prepare for an oral interview and file completion. They should verify with the board that they have received official transcripts, official test scores, and background check results. Candidates then schedule an oral interview once the board has sent the email requesting the candidate to do so. They may attend other oral interviews to know the format and better prepare. Finally, after passing the oral interview, they can obtain an LAC license. To do this, they must:
To become an LPC, LACs must provide evidence of three years of full-time employment in counseling. One year of experience may be substituted for 30 semester hours of graduate coursework beyond the initial master’s in counseling. Once the work experience is complete, candidates can submit a petition to the board to become an LPC. |
Arkansas LAC and LPC licenses are renewed biennially on May 31st on even-numbered years. Renewals cost $250 for LACs and $300 for LPCs. In addition, counselors must submit proof of 24 continuing education hours. |