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Behavioral & mental health licensure in Utah.

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

License: CMHC · Exam: NCE and NCMHCE

  • Supervised experience3,000 (1,000 mental-health therapy direct service; 100 supervision)
  • TimeframeMinimum 2 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Clinical social work licensure in Utah

License: LCSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical

  • Supervised experience3,000 hours (incl. 1,000 direct therapy; 75 supervision)
  • Timeframecompleted while licensed as a CSW
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Psychology licensure in Utah

License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1

  • Supervised experience4,000 hours (postdoctoral year not separately required)
  • Timeframe≤40 hrs/week full-time
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Utah Psychologist Law and Ethics Examination

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

Marriage & family therapy licensure in Utah

License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam

  • Supervised experience3,000 supervised MFT; 1,000 providing MFT (≥500 with 2+ clients); 75 direct supervision
  • TimeframeNot less than 18 months (as Associate MFT)
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Behavior analysis licensure in Utah

License: Licensed 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 examNo

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

Addictions counseling licensure in Utah

License: ASUDC (Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor) · Exam: NAADAC NCC AP Level II/MAC or IC&RC AADC exam

  • Supervised experience2,000 beyond SUDC (bachelor's + 100 class + 150 practicum hrs)
  • Timeframeno fixed timeframe
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Utah at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE and 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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