How do I get licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington State?
The following information is taken from the Department of Health website: www.doh.wa.gov 1. Educational Requirements: Graduation from a master’s or doctoral level educational program in mental health counseling or a related field from an approved college or university. 2. Supervised Post Graduate Experience: Minimum of 36 months of full-time counseling or three thousand (3000) hours of post-graduate mental health counseling under the supervision of an approved licensed mental health counselor or equally qualified licensed mental health practitioner in an approved setting. At least 100 hours must be in immediate supervision with an approved licensed mental health counselor or equally qualified licensed mental health practitioner. At least 1200 hours must be direct counseling with individuals, couples, groups or families. 3. Exam: Either of the following National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) exams is accepted: National Clinical Mental Health Counselors Exam (NCMHCE) or National C
