Behavioral & mental health licensure in Rhode Island.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Rhode Island behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Rhode Island
License: LCMHC · Exam: NCMHCE
- Supervised experience2,000 direct client contact + 100 hrs supervised case work
- Timeframeminimum 2 years post-master's
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Rhode Island rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Rhode Island
License: LICSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (incl. 1,500 direct clinical)
- Timeframeover a 24–72 month period
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Rhode Island rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Rhode Island
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience3,000 hours (1,500 internship + 1,500 postdoctoral)
- Timeframe2 years (≥1 year postdoctoral)
- State law / jurisprudence examNo (EPPP is the only required exam)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Rhode Island rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Rhode Island
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience2 years; ≥2,000 direct client contact in MFT; ≥100 supervision
- TimeframeMinimum 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Rhode Island rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Rhode Island
License: Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) · 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 Rhode Island rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Rhode Island
License: LCDP (Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional) · Exam: IC&RC ADC exam
- Supervised experience6,000 supervised practice
- Timeframewithin 60 months preceding application
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Rhode Island rules with the board before you apply.
Rhode Island at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCMHCE; 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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