Michigan requirements for full LPC licensure; how to make LLPC supervision succesful
In the state of Michigan, the LLPC must complete a total of 3,000 hours of post-degree mental health service in not less than a 2 year period. 100 of these hours must be spent face to face with their clinical supervisor. At 1 hour of supervision per week, for approximately 100 weeks, you as an LLPC will spend almost 2 years with your supervisor. Make sure this person is someone you can trust, rely on, and who shares your dedication to the practice of professional counseling.
The Michigan LPC Supervisor offers LLPC's individual and group supervision with the goal of enhancing their clinical and professional skills as they work towards their career goals. During supervised working ours, our LLPCs are expected to gain the following experience:
Utilization of the DSM 5 to make diagnosis and compile a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment
At least 1 method of crisis screening/intervention • Basic utilization of at least 1 assessment tool (delivering, scoring, interpreting results)
Ongoing, long term, individual therapy (individual, couples, families) utilizing at least 2 different evidence-based models of treatment
Ongoing facilitation and/or co facilitation of group therapy
Development of an ongoing plan for continued learning and training in the field of counseling
Utilization of case management techniques and resources
Skills for coordination of care with other health providers
Development of an understanding of client resources in and around their area of practice
Ability to compile and present a client's case
Discussion and development a better understanding of a clinical area, or areas of expertise regarding LLPC's practice
