Behavioral & mental health licensure in Missouri.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Missouri behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Missouri
License: LPC · Exam: NCE
- Supervised experience3,000 supervised counseling (1,200 direct client contact)
- TimeframeMinimum 24 months (max 60)
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Missouri Legal & Ethical Responsibilities Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Missouri rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Missouri
License: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 supervised (≥100 face-to-face supervision; may sit at 2,250/18 mo)
- TimeframeNo less than 24, no more than 48 months
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Missouri jurisprudence (state law) exam
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Missouri rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Missouri
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience1,500 internship + 2,000 (pre/post-internship or postdoctoral)
- Timeframepostdoc within 24 months (combinations allowed)
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Missouri Jurisprudence Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Missouri rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Missouri
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience3,000 hours; ≥1,500 direct
- Timeframemin. 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Missouri jurisprudence exam
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Missouri rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Missouri
License: Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) — requires active BACB certification · Exam: BCBA exam (BACB)
- Supervised experienceBACB standard: 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated)
- TimeframePer BACB standards
- State law / jurisprudence examNo (2-hr suicide-training requirement)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Missouri rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Missouri
License: CRAADC (Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC Advanced AADC exam
- Supervised experienceMaster's + 2,000 hrs (CRADC: 2,000 master's to 6,000 HS + 300-hr practicum)
- TimeframeCRAADC within last 10 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (medium confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Missouri rules with the board before you apply.
Missouri at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.
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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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