So, last week, I mentioned I had recently passed the NCE and was working on completing all necessary requirements to obtain licensure as an LPC in the State of Missouri. Although I have heard many horror stories from my peers who have, or are currently going through the process, I began the process with an open mind, hoping and praying I would have a completely different, more positive experience. Unfortunately, I was quickly brought back down to reality...
After spending a considerable amount of time wading through the regulations and statues on the state licensure webpage, I was left confused and frustrated. The information they provide is not clear, and not helpful. In hopes of getting clearer answers, I e-mailed the woman in charge of responding to inquires about the process. Following a string of e-mails back and forth, I finally determined what I would need to submit in order to get the process started.
I began filling out the paperwork immediately, requested my transcript and NCE scores be sent directly to the licensing board, and began the waiting game. Since I will be beginning my supervision of hours in Nebraska and switching supervisiors and site locations midstream, I will have to fill out more paperwork in the very near future. Frustrating really, but I have resigned myself to the fact that I must do it in order to be licensed!
On the bright side, however, I learned I only have to complete half the hours I originally thought I would have to complete. Apparently, if you have a certain amount of post-masters training, you get to waive several hours (600 direct client contact hours 1500 total hours). GREAT NEWS!!! So, provided I am able to successfully obtain provisional licensure, acquisition of 1500 total hours should be the easy part!!!
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