MS in Community Counseling ----> LMHC?

[johno654]

I have a MS in Community Counseling from a college in VT ( College of St. Joseph, w/ one year of practicum 600 hours of internship). I now work as a behaviorist in NY and have a supervisor who is a LMHC who is willing to provide supervision towards a LMHC license.

Is there any way that my degree could translate towards a LMHC license? Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated!

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[ForensicPhD]

It may. Was it 60 credit hours? Is it accredited? Did you take all the requisite courses?

Read carefully through this: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhclic.htm

You can also contact the board directly and ask them. But know- you will need 2 years full time of post-masters supervision, and need to study/take/pass the licensing test (which is a bit tricky). Then you have to apply of the license (which will take a while to gather your papers), and pay the state $371. I would allow at LEAST 9 months for the state to review your paperwork.

Goodluck.