Counseling Degrees & Licenses in South Carolina
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in South Carolina: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists | South Carolina issues credentials for Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates). Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education. Candidates for LPC Associate licensure must:
To be licensed as an LPC, applicants must meet the above requirements in addition to completing 1,500 hours of supervised clinical work experience over two years. The hours must be direct counseling with individuals, couples, families or groups. Of those hours, 150 must include direct supervision. |
LPC and LPC Associate licenses in South Carolina are valid for two years. Renewals cost $150 and must be accompanied by an application and proof of 40 hours of continuing education credits, six of which must be in ethics |
School Counseling Licenses in South Carolina
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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South Carolina Department of Education |
The South Carolina Department of Education issues School Counselor/Guidance- Elementary and Secondary certificates. The requirements for an initial certificate are:
To advance from an initial to a professional certificate, school counselors must:
Once a school counselor has met all the requirements, advancement happens automatically. |
Initial school counselor certificates issued in South Carolina are valid for three years and may not be renewed. Professional certificates are valid for five years. School counselors with professional certificates must complete 120 renewal credits per renewal cycle. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in South Carolina
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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South Carolina Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (SCAADAC) | The South Carolina Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (SCAADAC) certifies Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (AADC). ADC certification eligibility includes:
If the applicant has a bachelor’s degree, then a Narrative Philosophy of Addictions Treatment and a sample case are required. This is not required if the applicant has a graduate degree. Requirements for AADC certification includes:
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ADC and AADC certificate holders in South Carolina must renew every two years. Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. There must be at least six hours in ethics and for at least 20 of the hours the counselors must be an attendee. Renewals cost $225. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in South Carolina
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rehabilitation counselors in South Carolina must be either Professional Counselors (LPCs) or Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates). Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education. Candidates for LPC Associate licensure must:
To be licensed as an LPC, applicants must meet the above requirements in addition to completing 1,500 hours of supervised clinical work experience over two years. The hours must be direct counseling with individuals, couples, families or groups. Of those hours, 150 must include direct supervision. |
LPC and LPC Associate licenses in South Carolina are valid for two years. Renewals cost $150 and must be accompanied by an application and proof of 40 hours of continuing education credits, six of which must be in ethics |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in South Carolina
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Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for national certification |
Currently, there are no state certification or licensing requirements for applied behavior analysts in South Carolina. However, holding a BCBA certification and maintaining membership with the South Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis can help with employment opportunities or job advancement. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in South Carolina
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists |
South Carolina issues Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFT Intern) licenses. Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education. Candidates for LMFT Associate licensure must:
To be licensed as an LMFT, applicants must meet the above requirements, in addition to:
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LMFT and LMFT Associate licenses in South Carolina are valid for two years. Renewals cost $150 and must be accompanied by an application and proof of 40 hours of continuing education credits, six of which must be in ethics. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in South Carolina
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Child therapists in South Carolina must be either Professional Counselors (LPCs) or Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates). Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education. Candidates for LPC Associate licensure must:
To be licensed as an LPC, applicants must meet the above requirements in addition to completing 1,500 hours of supervised clinical work experience over two years. The hours must be direct counseling with individuals, couples, families or groups. Of those hours, 150 must include direct supervision. |
LPC and LPC Associate licenses in South Carolina are valid for two years. Renewals cost $150 and must be accompanied by an application and proof of 40 hours of continuing education credits, six of which must be in ethics |