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Are LMHCs or LPCs allowed to give projective tests?
No we are not. Typically that is the realm of Psychologists. Although I think you would find that projective tests are rarely used in practice, or reimbursed by insurance. Now as to non-projective tests it will depend on a state by state basis with Psychologists being the majority of test administors. LMHC/LPCs due also utilized assessments but are typically just that a quick assessment such as the SASSI, or the BDI.
Jeff
The BDI is the Beck Depression Inventory, and the SASSI is the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory.
Both are quick pen and paper screening inventories generally I use them to confirm a diagnosis, or to provide further empirical evidence about a clients problem that I can show to them on paper. As an LPC you will have to have taken classes in tests and measurements again not the extent of a psychologist but it will allow you to read/write an evaluation and to utilize screening inventories or a few other tests. Testing can be a very powerful tool when used properly. They can help you make decisions about care to provide/make a referral/call a psychologist friend to say "haha look at this profile"/cut through denial/or differentiate a diagnosis.
PM if you have more questions about becoming an LMHC/LPC
Jeff
Are LMHCs or LPCs allowed to give projective tests?