Counseling Degrees & Licenses in New Jersey
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in New Jersey: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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Professional Counselor Examiners Committee |
New Jersey issues licenses for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC). Candidates apply for licensure prior to completing supervised work experience. They are then granted an LAC license to earn the work experience. LAC license candidates must:
To earn an LPC license, candidates must meet the LAC requirements in addition to:
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Renewals for LPC and LAC licenses in New Jersey are required in November of even-numbered years. The fee is $250 for LPCs and $180 for LACs. Counselors are exempt from continuing education requirements in their first biennium, but every renewal cycle after that, they are required to complete 40 continuing education units. |
School Counseling Licenses in New Jersey
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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New Jersey Department of Education Office of Certification and Induction |
The New Jersey Department of Education Office of Certification and Induction issues a School Counselor Standard Certificate. The requirements for this certificate are:
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Standard school counselor certificates issued in New Jersey do not need to be renewed. School counselors are expected to maintain professional standards by completing 20 hours of state-approved professional development each year. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in New Jersey
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The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners’ Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee issues Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certifications and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) licenses. CADC certification candidates must:
LCACD applicants must meet the same requirements as CADCs, as well as:
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LCADC licenses and CADC certifications issued in New Jersey are valid for two years and expire on July 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal fees are $180 for CADC and $250 for LCADC. CADCs are required to complete 60 continuing education hours per renewal period while LCADCs are only required to complete 40 hours. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in New Jersey
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rehabilitation counselors in New Jersey must be either Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) or Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC). Candidates apply for licensure prior to completing supervised work experience. They are then granted an LAC license to earn the work experience. LAC license candidates must:
To earn an LPC license, candidates must meet the LAC requirements in addition to:
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Renewals for LPC and LAC licenses in New Jersey are required in November of even-numbered years. The fee is $250 for LPCs and $180 for LACs. Counselors are exempt from continuing education requirements in their first biennium, but every renewal cycle after that, they are required to complete 40 continuing education units. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in New Jersey
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners |
In 2020, the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act became law in New Jersey. This law establishes a State Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners that will license behavior analysts. This board has yet to be appointed. However, according to the law, requirements for licensure will include:
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To maintain licensure, behavior analysts in New Jersey will need to renew their licenses every two years. They will need to pay a fee (TBD) and provide proof of current BCBA and BCaBA certification. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in New Jersey
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners |
The New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners credentials Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT). Requirements for an AMFT license are:
Candidates for an LMFT license must meet associate license requirements, as well as:
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Renewals for marriage and family therapy licenses in New Jersey are required every two years. Associate licenses cost $180 to renew and full LMFT licenses cost $250. Associate license holders must complete 20 hours of continuing education per renewal and full LMFTs must complete 40 hours. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in New Jersey
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Child therapists in New Jersey must be either Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) or Licensed Associate Counselors (LAC). Candidates apply for licensure prior to completing supervised work experience. They are then granted an LAC license to earn the work experience. LAC license candidates must:
To earn an LPC license, candidates must meet the LAC requirements in addition to:
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Renewals for LPC and LAC licenses in New Jersey are required in November of even-numbered years. The fee is $250 for LPCs and $180 for LACs. Counselors are exempt from continuing education requirements in their first biennium, but every renewal cycle after that, they are required to complete 40 continuing education units. |