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Professional Standardsfor CounselorPreparation

CED 678

A Keith Mobley

Credentialing and theProfessionalization of CounselingAccreditation A means of accountability

Non-governmental, voluntary

Certification The process of becoming qualified

Aspirational, voluntary

Licensure A credential authorized by a state that regulatesthe title and practice of an occupation

A means to protect the public from incompetence


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Accreditation

To accredit:

grant approval;

provide with credentials;

vouch that standards are met/maintained.

Voluntary and non-governmental

self-regulating, peer-reviewed

CACREP

Council on the Accreditation of Counseling andRelated Educational Programs

Began in 1960s from ACES, SACES, and ASCA asAccrediting Board for Counselor Preparation

Incorporated in 1981

Member of Assoc. for Specialized and ProfessionalAccreditors (ASPA)

Recognized by COPA (1987), which is now Councilfor Higher Ed. Accreditation (CHEA)

Over 200 institutions, about 500 programs


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Vision and Mission

Encouraging and promoting continuingdevelopment and improvement of prep.programs

Preparing counseling and relatedprofessionals to provide services consistentwith the ideal of optimal humandevelopment

Collaboration with other groups that focuson accreditation, licensing, certification

Scope through June 2009Masters degrees: Career Counseling College Counseling Community Counseling Gerontological Counseling Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling Mental Health Counseling School Counseling Student Affairs

Doctoral degrees: Counselor Education and Supervision


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Scope as of July 2009 Masters degrees:

Addiction Counseling

Career Counseling

Gerontological Counselingextinct

Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling

Community Counseling and Mental Health Counselingmerginginto Clinical MH Counseling

School Counseling

Student Affairs and College Counseling merging into StudentAffairs and College Counseling

Doctoral degrees: Counselor Education and Supervision

Core Curriculum Professional Identity (Professional Orientation and

Ethical Practice in 2009)

Social and Cultural Diversity

Human Growth and Development

Career Development

Helping Relationships

Group Work

Assessment

Research and Program Evaluation


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Programs

48 semester hours (60 for MCF or MH)

In 2009 60 hours MCF and 54 for CMH

Track-specific courses

Alignment with ACAs mission, Ethical Codes

See CACREP Standards (or listen to Dr.Borders) for more about the program

requirements

Clinical Instruction

Faculty has doctoral degrees and/or appropriateclinical preparation

Counseling Laboratory with Clinic Director

Faculty student ratio of 1:5 (1:10 for group)

Site supervisor must have masters degree andat least 2 years experience

100 hours of practicum, 600 hours of internship(240 direct hours)

Formal evaluations of both students andsupervisors


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Faculty and Staff

At least 3 faculty appointments

Relevant preparation, earned doctorates

By 2013, faculty must have earned doctoral degrees inCounselor Education and Supervision OR beenemployed as faculty at least 1 academic year

Program and Clinical Coordinators

At least 50% to academic unit, with classroomclinical instruction

Adequate clerical assistance

Organization and Administration

Orientation

Student handbook

Academic Appeal Policy

Student Retention Policy

Written Endorsement Policy

Assigned advisors


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Current Issues

Standards Revision 2009 (3rd edition atpresent) practicum supervision ratios changed from 5:1 to 6:1

faculty student ratio changed to 12:1

Strengthening of identity of faculty

Addition of a concentration in Addiction Counseling

Merging of Community and Mental Health (54hours)

Globalization of Counseling e.g., CANADA now has CACEP, CACREP-I.

Distance Education increased consistency of distance education

programs.

Certification

National Board of Certified Counselors Independent non-profit credentialing body

established in 1982

Promotes quality counseling through voluntarycertification

However, many states require the same examfor licensure: National Counselors Exam (NCE)(41 states)

National Certified Counselor (NCC) Co- or prerequisite for other NBCC Certifications


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NBCC Specialty Certifications

National Certified School Counselor

NCSC

Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

CCMHC

Master Addiction Counselor

MAC

National Certified Career Counselor

NCCC

National Certified Gerontological Counselor

NCGS

GSA-NCE

Graduate Student Administration of the NCE

Only for students in the last year or beyond in agrad school program

No transcripts required for CACREP programs

3 years to fulfill 3,000 practice hours/100 hourssupervision


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Licensure

State credential of minimum competenceDesigned to protect the public through title and

practice protectionRequired primarily in private practiceMany exemptions to licensure: A different license School or university setting Student intern under supervision State, federal agencies

Hospitals, health care facilities Ministers/clergy

How to Become a LicensedProfessional Counselor in

NC

www.lpcanc.org


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HistoryLPC Act 1993, Implemented in 1994 Regulates the activities of persons who render

counseling services to the public

Empowers governor-appointed board todetermine:

Examination

Issuing/renewing licenses

Adopting ethical standards

Establishing standards for entry and continuingeducation

Conducting investigations and hearings

Resources Know the code!

Article 24, Chapter 90, General Statutes of the Stateof North Carolina and

Administrative Code, Title 21, Chapter 53

Application, Forms, Instructions

www.ncblpc.org

North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

PO Box 1369Garner, NC 27529

Phone: 919.661.0820

Fax: 919.779.5642


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Overview ofRequirements

Masters degree in Counseling which includes 48 hours(grad. degree in a related field)

At least 2 years post-masters experience, including:

2,000 hours of supervised professional practice

100 hours supervision

Passing score on the National Counselors Exam

Submit a Professional Disclosure Statement

Masters DegreeRequired coursework: Counseling Theories and Techniques Practicum and Internship Professional Orientation and Identity Human Growth and Development Social and Cultural Foundations Group dynamics, process, and counseling Career and Vocational Development Appraisal of individuals

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Suggestions: Complete application as you go through school

Send transcripts to NCBLPC upon graduation


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Examination

National Counselors Examination (NBCC)

National Clinical Mental Health CounselorsExamination (NBCC)

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors Exam

Masters Experience 2,000 Hours of supervised practice

At least 2 years masters and post-masters counseling and counseling-related experience No more than 750 from masters program

Supervision Supervisor is a LPC with at least a masters degree and a minimum of 5 years post licensure

counseling experience (except supervision by a Counselor Educator, which maybe a paiddoctoral student under supervision)

100 HoursAt least 75 hours individual No more than 25 hours group, 1:10

Based on live obs., video or audio tapes, or verbatim transcripts 1 hour of supervision per 40 service hours

Suggestion:

Have Internship supervisors complete form(s) at final evaluation of each internship

Keep a copy for yourself

If University supervisor was a doctoral student, ask them to attach a letter to the supervision verificationform. The letter should state that the supervisor was a counselor education student paid by the university and under

supervision,


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Doctoral Experience

Internships and supervised supervision at the doctoral levelis considered post-masters experience

Supporting documentation must be included to verify that: you were enrolled in a doctoral program; Supervision of either counseling or supervision you provide to

master students was provided by an appropriately credentialedfaculty member (PhD, LPC, etc.)

Any supervision hours provided to masters students thatare not supervised or paid for by the university will notapply for your license (or masters students license)

Professional Disclosure

Statement Name of licensee The licensees highest relevant degree, discipline, year, and

institution. Names and numbers of all relevant credentials (licenses, certificates,

registrations). A statement indicating that the licensee is pursuing licensure as a

Professional Counselor in North Carolina. Number of years of Counseling experience. Description of clientele. Description of services offered (theoretical orientation, techniques). Length of sessions and specific fee charged for that session.

Methods of payment accepted

the use of diagnosis becomes part of the clients records. explanation of confidentiality, including responsibilities and

exceptions procedure for registering complaints, including the full name and

address of the North Carolina Board of Licensed ProfessionalCounselors.

Signature and date spaces for both the client and the licensee.


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Board Procedures

Quarterly meetings

(March, June, Aug, Dec)

12 weeks

Provide you remaining requirements

Board eligible LPC

2 year minimum from date of application

Application Checklist

Application

Request scores be sent to NBCLPC

Distribute and collect Prof. Reference andVerification of Supervision forms (at least 3)

Signed application with photo and notarized

Official Transcripts (online from UNCGenie)

Include PDS

Verification of Arrangements for ClinicalSupervision

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