Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) – New York

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

New York requires applicants for this licensure have a CACREP-accredited master’s in clinical mental health counseling with 60 credits. Applicants must also complete training in the identification and reporting of child abuse in accordance with Section 6507(3)(a) of the Education Law. Additional information and a list of approved trainings can be found here: https://www.op.nysed.gov/about/training-continuing-education/mandated-training-related-child-abuse

Required Coursework:

• Human growth and development
• Social and cultural foundations of counseling
• Counseling theory and practice
• Psychopathology
• Group dynamics
• Lifestyle and career development
• Assessment and appraisal of individuals, couples, families and groups
• Research and program evaluation
• Professional orientation and ethics
• Foundations of mental health counseling and consultation
• Clinical instruction
• Supervised internship or practicum

https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/mental-health-counselors/license-requirements