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Vermont licenses Mental Health Counselors/Therapists as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Applicants generally complete a qualifying graduate degree, accrue post-degree supervised clinical experience, and pass a national examination. Verify current education, supervised-experience, examination, renewal, and continuing education requirements directly with the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners.
A master's or higher degree in clinical mental health counseling (or related field) of at least 60 graduate semester credits; CACREP programs qualify directly, while non-CACREP degrees must meet specified coursework (including 3 graduate credits each in multicultural studies, research/evaluation, and career development) plus a supervised practicum/internship. Verify current requirements with the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners.
Both the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE); no separate Vermont jurisprudence exam was identified. Verify current requirements with the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners.
3,000 hours of post-master's supervised practice over no less than two years, of which at least 2,000 hours must be direct service, including at least 100 hours of face-to-face supervision (minimum 50 individual) at about one hour per 30 hours of practice. Verify current requirements with the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners.
Vermont participates in the Counseling Compact. It was enacted via H.62 (Act 34, 2023) but is not yet operational in Vermont (the state is still building systems and the privilege application process). License portability is also available by endorsement. Verify current requirements with the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners.
Telehealth practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners.
Other licensed behavioral-health professions in Vermont. Each links to its own full state guide — always verify current requirements with the relevant official board.
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Counselor licensing laws, board rules, education and supervised-experience requirements, examinations, and renewal requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state counseling licensing board or applicable regulatory agency.