Behavioral & mental health licensure in Idaho.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Idaho behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Idaho
License: LCPC · Exam: NCMHCE
- Supervised experience2,000 direct client contact (1,000 supervised by LCPC); 1 hr supervision per 30 hrs
- Timeframeexpressed in hours
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Idaho rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Idaho
License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (1,750 direct; 1,250 assessment)
- Timeframeover 2 to 5 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Idaho rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Idaho
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience2,000 hours (≥1,000 postdoctoral)
- Timeframepostdoc over 12–36 months
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Idaho Jurisprudence Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Idaho rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Idaho
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience3,000 hours; 2,000 direct (1,000 couples/families); 200 supervision
- Timeframesupervised experience period
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Idaho rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Idaho
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 Idaho rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Idaho
License: ACADC (Advanced Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC AADC exam
- Supervised experience2,000; 300 direct supervision (150 if master's)
- Timeframeverify with board
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Idaho rules with the board before you apply.
Idaho at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCMHCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.
The licensures we help you pass.
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Psychologist
A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology from an accredited program.
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A BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, depending on the license level.
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A master's in counseling or a related field, ideally CACREP-accredited.
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A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field.
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A master's degree plus BACB-verified coursework (a bachelor's for the BCaBA).
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The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.
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