Behavioral & mental health licensure in Illinois.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Illinois behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Illinois
License: LCPC · Exam: NCE and NCMHCE
- Supervised experience2 years / 3,360 hours (50% direct service)
- TimeframeMinimum 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Illinois rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Illinois
License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (2,000 if from a doctoral program)
- Timeframeover min. 2 years; ≥4 hrs supervision/mo
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Illinois rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Illinois
License: Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience3,500 hours (1,750 internship + 1,750 postdoctoral)
- Timeframepostdoctoral 1 year
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Illinois Jurisprudence Exam
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Illinois rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Illinois
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience1,000 face-to-face contact; 200 supervision; 3,000 total for endorsement
- Timeframeexperience period
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Illinois rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Illinois
License: Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) · 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 Illinois rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Illinois
License: CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol & Other Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC Advanced AADC exam
- Supervised experience2,000 (1 yr) paid supervised AOD work + 300-hr supervised practical experience
- Timeframework experience within past 4 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Illinois rules with the board before you apply.
Illinois at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE and 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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