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Behavioral & mental health licensure in Michigan.

The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Michigan 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 Michigan

License: LPC · Exam: NCE or NCMHCE

  • Supervised experience3,000 hours
  • Timeframeover 2+ years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Clinical social work licensure in Michigan

License: LMSW — Clinical designation · Exam: ASWB Clinical

  • Supervised experience4,000 post-degree supervised clinical
  • TimeframeNot less than 2 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Psychology licensure in Michigan

License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1

  • Supervised experience2,000 internship + 2,000 postdoctoral
  • Timeframepostdoctoral within max 2 consecutive years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Marriage & family therapy licensure in Michigan

License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam

  • Supervised experience1,000 direct contact (1,300 total); 200 supervision
  • Timeframemin. 2 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Behavior analysis licensure in Michigan

License: Licensed Behavior Analyst · 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 Michigan rules with the board before you apply.

Addictions counseling licensure in Michigan

License: CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC ADC exam

  • Supervised experience6,000 / 4,000 / 2,000 by degree; 100–300 supervision
  • Timeframewithin last 10 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Michigan 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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