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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.

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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.

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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