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CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR (CPCS)

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.

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.  
No coursework will be accepted dated before the 3-year mark as an LPC.

    • 30 Hours of Clinical Supervision Training Course.
    • CE workshop(s) Training(s) approved by LPCAGA.
    • NBCC and CE Broker course providers will be reviewed for compliance. Will result in a delay in processing.
    • All CEs must be from the same trainer/same company.
    • All Training MUST be earned within 2 years from the date of the application.
    • Trainings (CEs) MUST be SYNCHRONOUS. GA Licensing Rule 135.9
    • CCALP recommends 1 year (12 sessions) of documented supervision of supervision by a qualified trainer (recommended not required)
    • Coursework submitted before three (3) years licensed as an LPC will NOT be accepted.
    • Check the list of CEs that are NOT accepted or recognized. 

STEP 3:  Take the Exam.  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.**

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 recieved the LPC in GA using the doctoral degree 
    • Degree MUST BE CACREP accredited progam 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 (instead of the 3-yrs per Rule 135-5-.02)*
    • Complete Training Program.
    • Pass the CPCS exam.
OR if already licensed as a Supervisor
    • 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.
    • Complete the required Training Program.
    • 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

QUESTIONS ?

If you are planning on moving 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

Still have questions, please email us.  

     

Study, and prep before taking the CPCS Exam. 

A Certification Certificate will be emailed and uploaded to you CCALP account.

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