Counseling Degrees & Licenses in Iowa
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in Iowa: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Iowa Department of Public Health Board of Behavioral Science |
Iowa issues temporary Mental Health Counselor (MHC) licenses to candidates who still need to complete supervised work experience. Candidates must:
To apply for a full MHC license, candidates must:
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Iowa requires licenses to be renewed every two years on even-numbered years. The period to renew a license runs from October 1st of an even-numbered year till September 30th of the next even-numbered year. During that period, counselors must submit their renewal application, pay the $120 fee, and complete 40 hours of continuing education. |
School Counseling Licenses in Iowa
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Iowa Board of Education Examiners |
Iowa Board of Education Examiners issues a Professional Services license for school counselors. For an initial license, applicants must:
A Class G license may be issued to applicants who have not met the internship or practicum requirements. After two years of full-time work, school counselors can convert their license from an initial one to a standard one. |
The initial Professional Services license must be renewed every two years. Applications can be submitted online and no continuing education is required. Standard licenses are valid for five years and must be renewed online. Counselors renewing standard licenses will need to complete four renewal credits per cycle. These credits can be earned through education, testing, certification, or mentoring. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in Iowa
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The Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) issues Temporary Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (tCADC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC), and International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC) certifications. To earn a tCADC certification, applicants must:
CADC certificate applicants must choose to either apply through the education or experience track. The requirements include:
IADC certificates are reciprocal with other states that use IC&RC certification. The requirements include:
Those with a master’s degree or higher in a related field must complete 2,000 hours, with 100 hours of supervision; bachelor’s degree holders in a related field must complete 4,000 hours, with 200 hours of supervision; associate degree holders in a related field must complete 5,000 hours, with 250 hours of supervision; and those without a college degree in a related field must document 6,000 hours of experience, with 300 hours of supervision. IAADC certification requirements include:
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The IBC requires certificate holders to renew every two years. To renew, counselors must:
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Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in Iowa
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Iowa Department of Public Health Board of Behavioral Science | Iowa issues temporary Mental Health Counselor (MHC) licenses to rehabilitation counselors who still need to complete supervised work experience. Candidates must:
To apply for a full MHC license, candidates must:
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Iowa requires licenses to be renewed every two years on even-numbered years. The period to renew a license runs from October 1st of an even-numbered year till September 30th of the next even-numbered year. During that period, counselors must submit their renewal application, pay the $120 fee, and complete 40 hours of continuing education. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in Iowa
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Iowa Board of Behavioral Science |
The Iowa Board of Behavioral Science issues licenses for Behavior Analysts and Assistant Behavior Analysts. The requirements are:
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Behavior analyst licenses in Iowa run concurrently with the BCBA certification. Both the certification and license must be renewed before the certification expires. To renew, the applicant must meet the renewal requirements set forth by the BACB. The fee to renew is $120. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in Iowa
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Iowa Department of Public Health Board of Behavioral Science |
Iowa issues temporary Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licenses to candidates who still need to complete supervised work experience. Candidates must:
To apply for a full MFT license, candidates must:
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Iowa requires licenses to be renewed each even-numbered year. The period to renew a license runs from October 1st of an even-numbered year till September 30th of the next even-numbered year. During that period, counselors must submit their renewal application, pay the $120 fee, and complete 40 hours of continuing education requirements. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in Iowa
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Iowa Department of Public Health Board of Behavioral Science |
Iowa issues temporary Mental Health Counselor (MHC) licenses to child therapists who still need to complete supervised work experience. Candidates must:
To apply for a full MHC license, candidates must:
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Iowa requires licenses to be renewed every two years on even-numbered years. The period to renew a license runs from October 1st of an even-numbered year till September 30th of the next even-numbered year. During that period, counselors must submit their renewal application, pay the $120 fee, and complete 40 hours of continuing education. |