Behavioral & mental health licensure in New Jersey.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six New Jersey behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in New Jersey
License: LPC · Exam: NCE
- Supervised experience4,500 hours (3,000 if 90+ credits)
- Timeframeover 2+ years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Jersey rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in New Jersey
License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (≥1,920 face-to-face; 100 supervision)
- Timeframeover at least 2 years (max 4)
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Jersey rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in New Jersey
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience3,500 (≥1,750 postdoctoral)
- Timeframepostdoctoral year
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — New Jersey Jurisprudence Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Jersey rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in New Jersey
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience4,500 supervised (2 yrs MFT @1,500/yr + 1 yr general counseling); 400 supervision (200 individual)
- TimeframeMinimum 2 calendar years post-degree
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Jersey rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in New Jersey
License: Licensed Applied 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 examYes — New Jersey Jurisprudence Exam
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Jersey rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in New Jersey
License: LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC ADC written + state oral exam (ADCC)
- Supervised experience3,000 (within 5 yrs; min. 2 yrs) + 300-hr practicum; master's
- TimeframeWithin 5 years (min. 2 years)
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — NJ legal standards course + oral exam
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Jersey rules with the board before you apply.
New Jersey 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.
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.
See exam prep →Marriage & Family Therapist
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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