INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
1. Why do I have to have a "degree review" before I am officially registered as an Intern (or before I take the national exam?)
Three basic requirements must be satisfied before licensure can be granted:
- Education
- Experience
- Examination.
Education is the first evaluation to be made in any applicant´s file. A graduate from a Board-approved program, or a CACREP, COAMFTE, or CORE - approved program does not need a review. Other programs, however, must demonstrate to what extent they satisfy Oregon educational requirements. Once the Board makes an official finding, the applicant is notified and told what (if any) supplemental coursework needs to be completed prior to licensure.
2. Why can´t I count my hours before I am officially registered as an intern of the Board?
- Mandatory registration allows the Board to carry out its mission, which is to assist the people of Oregon who use the services of licensees, and of persons working to become licensed by extending practice standards and regulatory oversight to future licensees.
- Mandatory registration ensures that the majority of licensees will have completed similar work experience under uniform standards. This second reason not only helps assure a minimum standard of competence, it also assures a fair-handed uniformity of standards for all applicants.
- Up to 800 direct client contact hours from your degree program can be accrued toward an LPC license. No pre-degree hours can accrue toward a LMFT license.
- Pre-licensure for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists require an internship of no less than 1,000 direct client contact hours.
3. How do I find a supervisor?
You can use several sources like peer recommendations or professional organizations who provide lists of supervisors. (Oregon Counseling Association: www.or-counseling.org ).
4. What are the requirements for supervisors? I understand that unless they meet the criteria, the hours they supervise won´t count toward licensure!
It is true - for supervised hours to count, every supervisor must meet the criteria set in Administrative Rules. At present, the requirements are as follows:
SUPERVISOR CRITERIA FOR LPC CANDIDATES
Supervisors for LPC candidates must meet one of the following three options.
Option 1 meet all of these requirements:
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Masters degree in counseling or similar degree
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3 years as licensed counselor or other mental health professional
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30 hours of supervision training in theory and practice
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Certified as NCC, CCMHC, CRC or CCC
Option 2 meet all of these requirements:
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Masters degree in counseling or similar degree
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3 years as a licensed counselor or other mental health professional
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30 hours of supervision training in theory and practice
Option 3 Need only 1 of the following:
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AAMFT approved supervisor
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NBCC approved clinical supervisor
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APCA diplomate
Supervisor cannot be a relative or someone with whom you have a personal relationship.
SUPERVISOR CRITERIA FOR LMFT CANDIDATES
Supervisor for LMFT candidates must meet one of the following two options
Option 1
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AAMFT approved supervisor or diplomate in AAPC
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30 hours of supervision training with marriage family specialty
Option 2
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LMFT in Oregon or comparable license (includes clinical social workers, psychologists, and professional counselors as long as other requirements are also met)
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5 years of licensed clinical experience
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Training in systemic couples and family therapy
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30 hours of supervision training with marriage family specialty
Supervisor cannot be a relative or someone with whom you have a personal relationship.
5. Can I move back and forth between a part-time and a full-time plan during every Six-Month reporting period?
Yes. If your caseload falls below 45 direct client contact hours, you may hold a minimum of 2 hours of supervision meetings. If it rises to 46 or above, you must hold a minimum of 3 hours of supervision meetings.
If you fail to meet this minimum level, the entire month´s client contact hours will be disallowed.
6. Can I take my national exam at any time during my internship?
No. Exam provider rules stipulate that an applicant for the LPC may take the NCE once they receive official notice from the state Board that they have completed all the educational requirements. Exam information is sent out automatically once an individual is eligible.
Because of different exam provider rules, an applicant for the LMFT may take the Marriage and Family Therapy Exam only after they receive official notice from the state Board that they have completed the educational and work experience requirements.
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