Behavioral & mental health licensure in South Carolina.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six South Carolina behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in South Carolina
License: LPC · Exam: NCE or NCMHCE
- Supervised experience1,500 (1,380 direct; 120 supervision)
- TimeframeNot fewer than 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current South Carolina rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in South Carolina
License: LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker–Clinical Practice) · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,000 post-LMSW (100 hrs face-to-face supervision)
- TimeframeMinimum 2 years, maximum 4 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current South Carolina rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in South Carolina
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience2 years (≥1 year postdoctoral; ~3,000 total)
- Timeframe≥1 hr/week supervision
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — oral examination (jurisprudence)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current South Carolina rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in South Carolina
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam (via PTC)
- Supervised experience1,500 hours; 1,380 direct; 120 supervision
- Timeframemin. 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current South Carolina rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in South Carolina
License: No state license — BACB certification only · 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 South Carolina rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in South Carolina
License: AADC (Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC AADC exam
- Supervised experience8,000 hrs + 200 hrs clinical supervision
- Timeframewithin previous 5 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current South Carolina rules with the board before you apply.
South Carolina 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.
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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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