Counseling Degrees & Licenses in Massachusetts
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in Massachusetts: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions |
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is the primary license issued to counselors in Massachusetts. The requirements are:
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Counseling licenses must be renewed biennially on December 31st of odd-numbered years. Renewals cost $155. Counselors must complete 30 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle. |
School Counseling Licenses in Massachusetts
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issues professional support personnel licenses to school counselors. The requirements for an initial license are:
The requirements for the professional license are:
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Professional school counselor licenses issued in Massachusetts are valid for five years. The cost to renew is $25. School counselors must complete 150 professional development points (with a minimum of 15 in ESL, sheltered English Immersion or bilingual education) and another 15 in special education or diverse learning styles. Initial licenses are also valid for five years but may only be renewed at the discretion of the board. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in Massachusetts
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (MBSACC) | Certified Alcoholism Counselor (CAC), Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, (CADC), and Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Advanced (CADC – II) are the three levels of substance abuse counselor certificates issued by the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (MBSACC). CAC certification candidates must:
CADC certification candidates must:
CADC- II certification candidates must:
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All substance abuse certificates issued by the MBSACC expire after two years. Renewals cost $100 and counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years. A minimum of 20 hours must be completed in formal courses, workshops, or classes. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in Massachusetts
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions | Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is the primary license issued to rehabilitation counselors in Massachusetts. The requirements are:
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Counseling licenses must be renewed biennially on December 31st of odd-numbered years. Renewals cost $155. Counselors must complete 30 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in Massachusetts
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals |
The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals licenses Assistant Applied Behavior Analysts and Applied Behavior Analysts. To qualify, Assistant Applied Behavior Analyst license applicants must:
The requirements for an Applied Behavior Analyst are:
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Both Assistant Applied Behavior Analyst and Applied Behavior Analyst licenses issued in Massachusetts expire on December 31st of odd-numbered years. The cost to renew is $155. All behavior analysts are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in Massachusetts
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions |
The Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions credentials Marriage and Family Therapists. Candidates must:
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Marriage and family therapy licenses issued in Massachusetts must be renewed by December 31st of odd-numbered years. Renewals cost $155. Counselors must complete 30 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in Massachusetts
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions |
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is the primary license issued to child therapists in Massachusetts. The requirements are:
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Counseling licenses must be renewed biennially on December 31st of odd-numbered years. Renewals cost $155. Counselors must complete 30 hours of continuing education each renewal cycle. |