Behavioral & mental health licensure in Maryland.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Maryland behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Maryland
License: LCPC · Exam: NCE or NCMHCE
- Supervised experience3,000 supervised clinical (100 post-master's supervision)
- TimeframeMinimum 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Maryland Law Assessment (MLA)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Maryland rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Maryland
License: LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical) · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 (1,500 direct; 100 supervision)
- Timeframe2 years (not less than 104 weeks)
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Maryland rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Maryland
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience3,250 (1,750 internship + 1,500 any combination)
- Timeframe2 years; postdoc year eliminated 2010
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Maryland Jurisprudence Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Maryland rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Maryland
License: LCMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience2,000 hours; ≥100 supervision
- Timeframemin. 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Maryland Law & Regulations test
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Maryland rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Maryland
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 Maryland rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Maryland
License: LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: NAADAC MAC exam
- Supervised experience2,000 post-master's (1,500 direct; 100 supervision)
- Timeframe2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Maryland Law Test
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Maryland rules with the board before you apply.
Maryland 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.
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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