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Approved TeleSupervisor (ATS) Certification 


What is the Approved TeleSupervisor (ATS) Credential?

This credential and curricula have been developed by the CCALP Board of Directors and LPCA in conjunction with experts in the field of TeleMental Health and electronically delivered clinical supervision.  The purpose is to set a nationwide standard for the administration of TeleSupervision.

Why is this needed?

Clinical TeleSupervision is a rapidly growing field spanning multiple mental health disciplines. Many Supervisors now see their supervisees remotely. With the Counseling Compact coming into effect, there is a need for a nationwide standard. This new credential is designed to meet this need.

Who Needs This Credential?

The ATS credential is designed for mental health professionals who provide clinical supervision to supervisees via telecommunication platforms such as video conferencing, telephone, or online chat. And for those supervising future professionals who are providing therapy via telecommunication platforms.


As the field of clinical telesupervision continues to grow, the ATS credential offers a standardized measure of competency for supervisors and reassurance for supervisees, employers, government agencies, and others. It serves as an asset for mental health professionals seeking to expand their practice and remain current in the evolving landscape of telemental health.

Benefits of the ATS Credential:

  1. Standardized Competency: Ensures supervisors have demonstrated a certain level of competence in providing tele-supervision services, building trust and confidence among supervisees, employers, and other stakeholders.
  2. Reassurance for Supervisees: For supervisees, having an ATS-certified supervisor provides reassurance that they are receiving supervision from a qualified professional with the necessary expertise and knowledge to provide effective guidance.
  3. Enhanced Credibility: Enhances the credibility of supervisors and organizations offering tele-supervision services, demonstrating a commitment to quality and professionalism.
  4. Improved Outcomes: By ensuring supervisors are competent in providing tele-supervision, the ATS credential can help improve outcomes for supervisees, such as better patient care, increased job satisfaction, and reduced burnout.
  5. Increased Accessibility: Facilitates the growth of tele-supervision, increasing access to supervision services for mental health professionals working in remote or underserved areas, thereby improving overall mental health care.

Requirements to become an Approved TeleSupervisor (ATS)

    • Must be licensed at the highest level of your discipline for a minimum of 3 years.
    • License must be in good standing.
    • Must be an active supervisor in your respective discipline for a minimum of 2 years. 
    • Maintain an active CPCS (Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor) certification.
    • Must have completed the proprietary LPCA training.
    • Pass the National TeleSupervision exam.
    • Complete the ATS application.
    • Pay respective fee.
    • ATS certification good for 3 years
There are no exceptions or exemptions for the Approved TeleSupervisor Certification.

GA Composite Board of PC, SW, MFT Licensing Board Rules

STEP 1 - Complete the Workshop

  • Complete the required Approved TeleSupervisor (ATS) Workshop. 
  • After you complete the 2-day training, you will receive your CE credits for attending the workshop.
View our training calendar to sign-up for the TeleSupervisor workshop.

STEP 2 - Take the ATS Exam

  • Take and pass the ATS exam with a score of 85% or better.
  • The exam is open book and untimed.
  • You may take the exam up to 3 times, after your 3rd attempt, you will be required to take CCALP's prep course.

Ready to take the ATS exam?  Visit the Certification Store and select ATS Certification Exam to receive the online examination link.

STEP 3 - Complete the ATS Application

  • Complete the ATS Application, 
  • Gather your ATS Workshop CE Certificates and Exam Score Results (you will be asked to  upload 3 files).
  • Have ready the number of Supervisees you had per year.
  • Complete the Attestation statements.

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