Counseling Degrees & Licenses in Rhode Island
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in Rhode Island: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists | Mental health counselors in Rhode Island can be licensed as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC). The requirements are:
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In Rhode Island, LMHC licenses expire on the first of July of even-numbered years. Renewals cost $50 and must be accompanied by 40 continuing education hours, 20 of which must be formal courses. |
School Counseling Licenses in Rhode Island
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) |
The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) issues Support Professional Certificates to School Counselors. For an initial certificate, candidates must:
Upon completing three years of work experience in a Rhode Island public school, school counselors may apply for a professional certificate. They must submit an application and pay a $200 application fee. |
Initial school counselor certificates issued by RIDE are only valid for three years and cost $100 to renew. Professional certificates are valid for five years and cost $200 to renew. Initial certificates must convert to a professional certificate or, if progress towards a five-year certificate is being made, may be extended for a year. They are also required to complete 30 professional learning units (PLUs) annually. Professional certificate-holders are required to complete 20 PLUs annually, for a total of 100 per renewal cycle. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in Rhode Island
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The Rhode Island Certification Board (RICB) certifies Provisional Alcohol and Drug Counselors (PADC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC), and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADC). PADC certificate candidates must:
CADC certificate candidates must:
CAADC certificate candidates must:
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CADC and CAADC certificates issued by the RICB must be renewed every two years. PADC may not be renewed as they are intended to be a stepping stone to higher certification. Renewals cost $150. Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education, of which 30 hours must be substance abuse specific and three hours must be in ethics. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in Rhode Island
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists | Rehabilitation counselors in Rhode Island can be licensed as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC). The requirements are:
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In Rhode Island, LMHC licenses expire on the first of July of even-numbered years. Renewals cost $50 and must be accompanied by 40 continuing education hours, 20 of which must be formal courses. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in Rhode Island
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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State of Rhode Island Department of Health |
The State of Rhode Island Department of Health licenses Applied Behavioral Analysts (LBA) and Applied Behavioral Assistant Analysts (LABA). Requirements for licensing are:
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LBA and LABA licenses issued in Rhode Island expire on July 1st of even-numbered years. The cost to renew either license is $150. Renewal applicants must submit proof of continued BACB certification. Current BACB certification meets state continuing education requirements. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in Rhode Island
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists |
Marriage and family therapists in Rhode Island can be licensed as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). The requirements are:
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In Rhode Island, LMFT licenses expire on the first of July of even-numbered years. Renewals cost $50 and must be accompanied by 40 continuing education hours, 20 of which must be formal courses. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in Rhode Island
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists | Child therapists in Rhode Island can be licensed as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC). The requirements are:
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In Rhode Island, LMHC licenses expire on the first of July of even-numbered years. Renewals cost $50 and must be accompanied by 40 continuing education hours, 20 of which must be formal courses. |