Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 122 - Board of Examiners in Counseling
The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling (Agency 122) is the state regulatory body responsible for overseeing the licensure and practice of counselors and marriage and family therapists in Arkansas. Established under Arkansas Code Annotated § 17-27-101 et seq., the Board ensures that licensed professionals meet established standards to protect public welfare. (casetext.com)
🧑⚖️ Board Composition
The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor for staggered three-year terms. The composition includes:
Six licensed or licensable counselors:
Three practicing counselors
Three counselor educators
One licensed marriage and family therapist
One public member:
Not licensed or engaged in the profession
One member representing the elderly(regulations.justia.com, casetext.com, law.justia.com)
Appointments are made to ensure diversity, including gender and ethnic representation. (law.justia.com)
📜 Licensing & Examination Requirements
The Board oversees the licensure of:
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)(connect.springerpub.com, healthy.arkansas.gov)
Applicants must meet educational and experiential requirements, including:(connect.springerpub.com)
A master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP or CORE-accredited program (60 semester hours)
3,000 hours of post-master’s supervised counseling experience (1 year = 1,000 hours)
50% of hours must be client contact
Supervision by an LPC approved by the Board
Completion of the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and an oral exam(connect.springerpub.com)
Applicants are also required to submit:
Three references on Board-approved forms
Post-master’s counseling-related work experience records
Supervision agreement and reporting forms
Statement of intent(law.cornell.edu, ceviews.com)
Applications are valid for 12 months; extensions may be granted under extenuating circumstances. (regulations.justia.com)
🗓 Meetings & Governance
The Board organizes annually and elects officers, including a chair and secretary. Meetings are open to the public and held at least once a year, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. A quorum requires five members. (casetext.com)
📚 Continuing Education & Renewal
Licenses are renewed biennially. Licensees must complete 24 hours of continuing education (CE), including:(ceviews.com)
3 hours in ethics
6 hours in supervision (for supervisors only)(ceviews.com)
The Board accepts CE from accredited colleges or universities and workshops presented by professionals with an NBCC provider number. (ceviews.com)
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