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Licensure News...

LMHC License Regulations
New regulations went into effect 8/1/2003. The regulations and a new application form can be downloaded from the Board website.

Achieving Licensure...
Exam Preparation Workshops
Exam Home Study
Application Support Counseling
Application Workshops for Graduate Schools
License Updates Presentations for Graduate Schools
 
Licensure Examination Preparation Workshops
Three-day workshops, given September, March and June; approximately 6 weeks before each exam; Fee includes PTI Licensure Exam Handbook and Study Guide; Excellent subject review and test-taking techniques, practice and explanation. Dates and details.
 
Licensure Examination Home Study: PTI Handbook and Study Guide
The Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook and Study Guide developed by PTI for MA licensure exam preparation; 17 content chapters reviewing mental health counseling theory and practice; 5 chapters on test-taking techniques and preparation; practice tests; flashcards, and other study aides. Cost - $240.00 (includes shipping and handling).
 
Licensure Support Counseling: Help with the Licensure Application Process
  • Brief Consultation
    One-time Q & A's regarding licensure. Cost - free to members; $40 non-members
  • Ongoing Consultation Regarding Credentials & Applications
    Individual, ongoing consultation with members of MaMHCA's Licensure Support Committee. Cost - $50.00 members; $100.00 non-members

 

License Application Workshops
Half-day workshops conducted for individual graduate schools; limited to 15 students per workshop. Cost - $450 Honorarium (from sponsoring organization)
 
License Information/Updates Presentations for Graduate Schools
1-2 hour presentations conducted for individual graduate schools; Cost - $300 Honorarium (from sponsoring organization)
 
For additional information about achieving licensure, contact Deborah Bergstrom at 508-698-0010.

Maintaining Licensure
Continuing Education (CE) Certification Program
CE Registry Service
Licensure Renewal and Audit Preparation Workshops
Licensure Renewals due December 2007 Process for obtaining a Waiver
Professional Development Opportunities for CE credit
 
Continuing Education (CE) Certification Program (MMCEP)
  • CE Guidelines for LMHCs
    A complete guide to CE requirements for LMHC licensure renewals; all necessary forms and directions included. Cost - $10
  • Workshop Approval Procedure for Providers
    A complete guide, including forms, to applying for approved provider status; Cost $50.00 per application  
  • Retroactive Approval Procedure for LMHCs
    Approval procedures for individual LMHCs for MMCEP certification of a workshop not previously approved by MMCEP or NBCC; forms included in MMCEP guidelines. Cost - $15.00 for each submission
  • Listings of Approved Workshops
    A complete list of all MMCEP approved workshops is listed quarterly in the MaMHCA Messenger
  • More about MMCEP
CE Registry Service
This service helps MaMHCA members who are LMHCs accurately maintain their CE records. Developed at the request of many of our members, the CE Registry will maintain an accurate record of CE activities and appraise you of the status of your CE file each August. We will prepare a full listing for the Board in the event that you are audited at license renewal, and also make your CE records available to employers, MCOs and other entities at your request. Contact us for information. 
 
Licensure Renewal and Audit Preparation Workshops
 
Licensure Renewals due by December 31, 2007.

This is your first, early reminder that December 31, 2007 is license renewal time for all LMHCs. As in the past, the Division of Professional Licensure will conduct a random Continuing Education audit of 20% of all license holders. If you are audited you will have to show evidence of all your continuing education credits for this license cycle. LMHCs are required to take 30 hours of Continuing Education every two-year license cycle. If you have been licensed within this two-year cycle your CE requirements will be pro-rated. MaMHCA provides a CE Registry Service to help individuals organize and maintain their CE records accurately. Call the MaMHCA office for your CE Registry Packet and/or for the Continuing Education Guidelines.
 
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Process for obtaining a Waiver
 
Professional Development Opportunities for CE Credit
For additional information about maintaining licensure, contact Deborah Bergstrom at 508-698-0010.
 
   
   
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