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.
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.
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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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