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Virtual Supervision for Michigan LLPC
Supervision for Supervisors, Clinical Supervision Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS Supervision for Supervisors, Clinical Supervision Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS

Virtual Supervision for Michigan LLPC

Of the 100 hours, no more than 25 hours may be accrued via 2-way real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct, contemporaneous interaction by sight and sound between the supervisor and the supervisee. The supervision begins upon the issuance of the limited license and continues until the licensed professional counselor license is issued.

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The Michigan llpc should take the nce NOW
Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS

The Michigan llpc should take the nce NOW

Newly graduated counseling masters students find a supervisor, apply for their LLPC (limited license professional counselor), and start working to gain experience. Most gather the minimum of 3,000 supervised working hours in just about 2 years (2 years being the minimum length of time the state allows to be eligible to apply for full LPC licensure). These working experience hours combined with 100 hours of direct supervision are part of what’s needed in the LPC application for full licensure…along with passing scores on the National Counselors Examination (NCE).

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Newly graduated Michigan LLPC, now what?
LLPC Help Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS LLPC Help Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS

Newly graduated Michigan LLPC, now what?

Graduation is over! You're done and you've got some really cool letters to go after your name now. If you're like most of the new graduates I know - this is a time of excitement and.... tremendous fear, apprehension and a lot of ok....now what?

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How do I find an llpc supervisor in michigan?
LLPC Help Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS LLPC Help Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS

How do I find an llpc supervisor in michigan?

The first step is to do your research. Do not expect others to know the rules and regulations for what is expected for ethical practice. It has been my experience that knowledge of what is needed for LLPC's to gain full licensure in Michigan is....well, not wide spread. So take some time and read up. Supervision is different from individual psychotherapy sessions.

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Michigan LLPC supervision expectations; what to expect during supervision with the michigan clinical supervisor
LLPC Help Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS LLPC Help Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS

Michigan LLPC supervision expectations; what to expect during supervision with the michigan clinical supervisor

Before you begin supervision with me, expect to receive several documents to review and sign; one of which is the required supervisory disclosure statement that describes my background and qualifications. Additionally - you’ll receive an outline of what I expect you to learn, develop and practice while holding your LLPC. As an LLPC under my supervision, I expect that you will gain experience in the following:

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Michigan requirements for full LPC licensure; how to make LLPC supervision succesful
LLPC Help, How to's Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS LLPC Help, How to's Elizabeth Carr, LPC, ACS

Michigan requirements for full LPC licensure; how to make LLPC supervision succesful

n 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.

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