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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
License Description Mental health counselors use assessment instruments, provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy, clinical assessment and evaluation, treatment planning and case management, prevention, discharge, and aftercare services. After identifying and evaluating mental health problems and related human development challenges, mental health counselors employ effective methods of counseling and psychotherapy to treat individuals with conditions that may include mood disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, personality disorders, dementia and adjustment disorders.
Licensing Agency
NYS Education Department
State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474 3817 ext 450
MHPBD@nysed.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 02/14/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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