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    Apply to become a Board Approved Supervisor

    Applicants for LPC and LPCC licensure must complete post-degree supervised professional practice under the supervision of a Board Approved Supervisor. BBHT has 3 different supervisor designations. A brief description of the supervisor requirements from Minnesota Statutes 148B.5301, subdivision 2, Minnesota Statutes 148F.04, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules 2150.5010, subp 3 are listed below.  
     

    Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor Requirements 

    • Be a licensed professional counselor or other qualified professional as determined by the Board; 
    • Have four years of professional counseling experience; 
    • Have completed a minimum of 45 hours of training in clinical supervision.
      • Training can include continuing education courses, workshops, or university courses. 
    Note: LPC Supervisors are able to supervise individuals pursuing LPC licensure or LPCC licensure (conversion method only).
     
    If you meet the requirements listed above, apply using the LPC/LPCC Supervisor Application and send it to the Board office accompanied by the $30 application fee. 
     

    Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor Requirements

    • Be a licensed professional clinical counselor or other qualified professional as determined by the Board
    • Have four years of professional counseling experience; 
    • Have two years of post-licensure experience; 
    • Have completed a minimum of 45 hours of training in clinical supervision.
      • Training can include continuing education courses, workshops, and university courses. 
    Note: LPCC supervisors can supervise LPC applicants and LPCC applicants applying through all methods. 
     
    If you meet the requirements listed above, apply using the LPC/LPCC Supervisor Application and send it to the Board office accompanied by the $30 application fee. 
     

    Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Supervisor Requirements

    • Be a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or other qualified professional as determined by the Board; 
    • Have three years of experience in providing alcohol and drug counseling services; 
    • Have completed a minimum of 12 hours of training in clinical and/or ethical supervision. 
      • Training can include continuing education courses, workshops, or college courses. 
    If you meet the requirements listed above, apply using the LADC Supervisor Application and send it to the Board office accompanied with the $30 application fee.  
     
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