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CCALP's Certification program is broad and teaches basic knowledge and skills. Others are more specific and focus on a single area of interest. The certificate program prepares you for the complex supervisor environment and the basic certification will help you to gauge your interest in pursuing becoming a Clinical Supervisor. The legal responsibilities of care for each client your supervisee has, in addition to the legal responsibility of educating the future of the profession. |
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Pre-Requisites and Requirements for CPCS, Clinical Supervision Certification Must be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 3 years. STEP 1: Licensed in GA as an LPC for a MINIMUM of 3 years prior to attending training for the CPCS credential. Rule 135-5-.02 See below for exemptions and details. NOTE: Time as an APC does not count towards the 3 years. STEP 2: Complete Required Training Courses.
STEP 3: Take the Exam - CLICK HERE - Exam is open book and un-timed. STEP 4: Complete the Application FEES: Click Here for Fee Schedule **Please note: application fees are non-refundable. Ensure the accuracy of your application prior to submitting.**
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Exemptions
- No exemption for Rule 135-11. Everyone must have proof of TeleMental Health and TeleSupervision Training within the last five (5) years.
- All trainings must be Synchronous or Live; no recorded webinars are accepted as CEs.
DEGREE: Doctoral Degree in Counseling Education/Supervision.
Completed within 3 years from the date of applying (date of application submission).
- Must be CACREP degree
- Must Meet Licensing Board Rule 135-5-.02 (Supervisor)
- Applied and received the LPC in GA using the doctoral degree
- Degree MUST BE CACREP accredited program with a practicum and or internship
- Degree earned within the last three years from the date of application
- One 6-hour workshop on Laws/Rules
- One 6-hour Documentation Workshop
- Pass the CPCS exam
- Pass the Jurisprudence exam
MILITARY: Special exemption due to the 2-3 years relocation requirement by Department of Defense (DOD)
- Licensure by Endorsement - if Military or Spouse of Military (Board rule 135-12)
- LPC in GA for one year (BUT REQUIRED that you have had full licensure for 3-yrs per Rule 135-5-.02)*
- One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop.
- One 6-hr Documentation Workshop.
- Pass the CPCS exam.
- Pass the Jurisprudence Exam.
- LPC in GA for one year (instead of the 3-yrs per Rule 135-5-.02).
- Proof of State Supervisors License for supervising professional counselors.
- One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop.
- One 6- hour Documentation Workshop.
- Pass the CPCS exam.
- Pass the Jurisprudence exam.
LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT: (Board Rule 135-3-.04)
- LPC in GA for one year AND an LPC/LMHC (etc.) for at least 2 years total.
- One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop.
- One 6-hr Documentation Workshop.
- Pass the CPCS exam.
- Pass the Jurisprudence exam.
SUPERVISOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT: (Board Rule 135-3-.04)
If currently licensed as a Clinical Supervisor in another state (such as FL, NC) and are now fully licensed in GA as an LPC.
- LPC in GA for one year AND an LPC/LMHC (etc.) for at least 3 years total.
- Proof of State Supervisors License for supervising professional counselors.
- One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop.
- One 6-hr Documentation Workshop.
- Pass the CPCS exam.
- Pass the Jurisprudence Exam.
CERTIFICATION BY NBCC/CCE as an ACS
- Licensed in GA as an LPC for three years
- One 6-hour Laws/Rules Workshop
- One 6-hour Documentation Workshop
- Pass the CPCS exam
- Pass the Jurisprudence exam
Still have questions?
| Planning a move to Georgia? Contact us - so you can start the process early. STEP 1: There are no other special exemptions due to the State of Georgia Licensing Board Rules STEP 2: If you meet two or more of the special exemptions, please pick the one that suits you best STEP 3: Please read the State of Georgia Licensing Board Rules. STEP 4: Staff is limited, please note it can take up to 5-7 days to reply to emails. |
