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Behavioral & mental health licensure in Delaware.

The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Delaware behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.

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Professional counseling licensure in Delaware

License: LPCMH · Exam: NCE or NCMHCE

  • Supervised experience3,200 hours (1,600 supervised; 1,500 direct)
  • Timeframeover 2 to 4 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Delaware rules with the board before you apply.

Clinical social work licensure in Delaware

License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical

  • Supervised experience3,200 hours (1,600 supervised by an LCSW)
  • Timeframeover 2 to 5 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Delaware rules with the board before you apply.

Psychology licensure in Delaware

License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1

  • Supervised experience1,500 postdoctoral hours (≥25% direct) + internship
  • Timeframe1 to 3 years postdoctoral
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Delaware Psychology Jurisprudence Exam

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Delaware rules with the board before you apply.

Marriage & family therapy licensure in Delaware

License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam

  • Supervised experience3,200 hours total; 1,600 supervised; 100 face-to-face supervision
  • Timeframeover 2 to 4 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Delaware rules with the board before you apply.

Behavior analysis licensure in Delaware

License: No state license — BACB certification only · Exam: BCBA exam (BACB)

  • Supervised experienceBACB standard: 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated)
  • TimeframeSet by BACB fieldwork standards
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Delaware rules with the board before you apply.

Addictions counseling licensure in Delaware

License: LCDP (Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional) · Exam: IC&RC AADC exam

  • Supervised experience3,200 post-master's; ≥1,600 supervised (incl. 100 face-to-face)
  • Timeframeverify with board
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Delaware rules with the board before you apply.

Delaware at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE or NCMHCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.

A note on accuracy: Licensure requirements — degree, supervised hours, jurisprudence exams, and application steps — are set by each state board and change over time. This guide shows the general national path and the exam Triad prepares you for. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with your state’s official licensing board before you apply.

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