Certification and Licensure

Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

www.oblpct.state.or.us

This practical site contains useful things such as information about licensure, including graduate information, degree programs, and examination. Also available online are Applications for licensure, How to file a complaint, FAQ's, Guidelines/Publications (Professional Disclosure Statements, How to register as an Intern, and Child abuse reporting laws), Information requests, Laws and Rules, and Related links.


American Counseling Association

The ACA website offers many things including state licensure and certification information, the ACA code of ethics and standards of practice, National Counselor Examination Preparation information, journals, and a resource catalog of publications, home studies, and videotapes. Also available through the website are Listserve -- helping to connect graduate students around the country, CACREP - an online directory of accredited master's and doctoral programs in the U.S. and Canada, CTOnline - an internet news source for professional counselors, and informative legislative information.


NBCC, Licensure and Certification

www.nbcc.org/states/info.htm

This link will provide you with information regarding the requirements for state licensure and certification, state credentialing boards, exam requirements by state, and exam registration deadlines, as well as other helpful information.


National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)

www.nbcc.org

NBCC focuses on "promoting quality counseling through certification," thus a large part of this website is dedicated to achieving that end. Information centers on National Certification with information on State Credentialing as well. Included are such things as requirements, benefits of becoming nationally certified, examinations, ethical codes, and study materials. Certain forms such as applications, references, and other documents may be that may be printed off the site. Other credentials offered by the NBCC are Approved Clinical Supervisor, Certified Clinical Mental Health counselor, Certified National School Counselor, and Master Addictions Counselor. An online service is accessible for National Certified Counselors.

 

 



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