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Behavioral & mental health licensure in Vermont.

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

License: LCMHC · Exam: NCE and NCMHCE

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

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

Clinical social work licensure in Vermont

License: LICSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical

  • Supervised experience3,000 hours (incl. 2,000 direct; 100 supervision)
  • Timeframeover no less than 2 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Vermont SW Jurisprudence Examination

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

Psychology licensure in Vermont

License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1

  • Supervised experience4,000 (≥2,000 postdoctoral; two supervisors)
  • Timeframe≥2,000 post-degree
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Vermont jurisprudence examination

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

Marriage & family therapy licensure in Vermont

License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam

  • Supervised experience3,000 supervised; 100 hrs face-to-face supervision
  • TimeframeMinimum 2 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Behavior analysis licensure in Vermont

License: Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst · 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 Vermont rules with the board before you apply.

Addictions counseling licensure in Vermont

License: LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC AADC exam

  • Supervised experience2,000 supervised clinical (≥50% direct counseling)
  • Timeframe1 hr supervision per 40 hrs practice
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

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

Vermont 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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