Here's what you need to renew your Louisiana Behavioral Health : Counselor license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the LA Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Behavioral Health : Counselor licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Louisiana Counselors: Counselor (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
9
Elective Hours:
31
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
06/30/2024
Next Education Due Date:
06/30/2024
Online Info
Mandatory subjects:
- 3 hours - Ethics
- 6 hours - Diagnosis (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment underthe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5, as published bythe American Psychiatric Association)
- 3 hours of supervision for those approved by the board tosupervise
- If you Practice Telehealth 3 hours in telehealth
Online Limitations
20 hours are allowed to be completed by home-study.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
LA Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
Phone:
2252958444
Fax:
2252958448
Website:
http://www.lpcboard.org/
Address:
11410 Lake Sherwood Avenue North, Suite A Baton Rouge, 70816
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.