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Questions to ask a potential LLPC Supervisor
Tele-health; how to begin a successful online practice
It’s seeming like we’ll be living in this virtual world for sometime. Whether or not you’ve embraced this change, or have entered some form of tela-health with great concerns - it’s here to stay. The differences between a virtual practice and an in person, face to face, practice are very minimal. While reading the rest of this post, I want you to keep that thought in mind. This blog will focus on the personal connection that is important to make with clients in a virtual space, I’ll address ways we need to be following HIPAA and privacy/confidentiality in a later post.
How to choose a specality as a new LLPC in Michigan
As a new LLPC in Michigan (maybe even a New LLPC in Michigan looking for a supervisor? click here) you’re probably in search of your first job as a professional counselor. Hopefully your practicum/internship was successful in giving you an idea of the type of work you’d like to do (or NOT do for that matter). As you’re online, searching for opportunities for limited licensed professional counselors in your area you’ll notice that the search engine results return thousands of options! COVID 19 has…
Registering for the NCE in Michigan
Step # 1: Go to the Center for Credentialing and Education’s Website, Step # 2: Click on “Assessments/Exams” then “Schedule Your Exam” then…
Updates to the Professional disclosure required by Michigan Lara
!!UPDATED!! - I received confirmation from LARA on 3/25/21 that a supervisors signature is no longer required on your disclosure statement. Only the supervisors license number.
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).
The Michigan LLPC Guide to finding a job
It all begins with an idea.
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?
What to expect when you begin Supervision
Completing practicum/intern is such a huge step, congrats! There are a few things that I run through with newly licensed LLPC's that contact The Michigan LLPC Supervisor about supervision for their full licensure.
New Michigan LLPC Guide to self care during the covid 19 pandemic
It’s not often that we, as therapists, are going through a lot of the same challenges as our client’s. Our lives have also been uprooted and shaken - the pieces are still falling back into place. We’re ALL having to find options for childcare, healthcare, and workspace (often at a moments notice). For us, we’re doing that AND supporting handfuls of others who look to us to have the answers on how to do this best, or better, or hell, how to do it at all.
NBCC approved clinical supervisors (ACS) in michigan
What comes first, finding a supervisor or writing a disclosure statement?
Which comes first? The supervisor or the disclosure statement?
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.
Michigan llpc guide to tracking supervision hours
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:
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.
Michigan llpc supervisors guide to finding the right LLPC supervisor
Imperative questions to ask any LLPC Supervisor your interviewing to support you through the 100 supervised working hours required by Michigan LARA for full LPC.