Frequently Asked Questions
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Fees for License Applications Application fees and other miscellaneous fees for this profession are listed below. All fees are now securely processed in DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). DELPROS has a shopping cart concept, which conveniently allows you to pay for your applications and services at one time or individually with a credit or […]
Read MoreAssociate Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure
Important Information for Applicants and Supervisors: Written Plan for Professional Marriage and Family Counseling Experience and Supervision The purpose of the experience questions is to document and verify how much acceptable post-Masters experience in actual marriage and family counseling the applicant has already completed. For more information on experience hours requirements, see Post-Masters Marriage and […]
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General Information If you hold a current Marriage and Family Therapist license in another jurisdiction (state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory), see the requirements below for All Applicants and for Reciprocity Applicants. If you do not hold a current Marriage and Family Therapist license in another jurisdiction, see the requirements below for All applicants […]
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Information About Renewals Professional Counselor, Chemical Dependency Professional, Professional Art Therapist, and Marriage and Family Therapist licenses expire on September 30 of even-numbered years (e.g., 2022, 2024). Associate Counselor, Associate Art Therapist, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist licenses expire two years from the date they are issued. A few months before the expiration date […]
Read MoreChemical Dependency Professional Licensure
General Information If you hold a current Chemical Dependency Professional license in another jurisdiction (state, the District of Columbia or U.S. territory), see the requirements below under All Applicants and Reciprocity Applicants. If you do not hold a current Chemical Dependency Professional license in another jurisdiction and you currently certified by the Delaware Certification Board […]
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Applications and requests for services (referred to as Service Requests) are processed in DELPROS, our online licensing portal. DELPROS provides you with instructions for submitting the forms required to complete a license application or service request. The submission method depends on the type of form. Some forms you can upload directly to your application or […]
Read MoreProfessional Counselor of Mental Health Licensure
General Information You may apply for a license as a Professional Counselor of Mental Health by examination or reciprocity. If you hold a current Professional Counselor of Mental Health license in another jurisdiction (state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory) that is in good standing, apply by reciprocity. If you do not hold a current […]
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Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board […]
Read MoreAssociate Counselor of Mental Health Licensure
General Information Before submitting the online application for licensure as an Associate Counselor of Mental Health (LACMH), both the applicant and the supervisor should carefully read all of the instructions, including the counseling experience and supervision requirements. Information on How to Apply for a License in DELPROS All applications are submitted our online system DELPROS. […]
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