How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor for LPCs in Alabama
Becoming an approved clinical supervisor is a significant career milestone for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in Alabama. Supervisors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of clinicians, promoting ethical practice, and advancing the counseling profession. If you're a licensed counselor in Alabama aiming to become an LPC-S (Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor), it’s essential to meet the state’s specific supervision training and continuing education (CE) requirements.
At Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC (TCI), we specialize in helping counselors nationwide meet their clinical supervision training goals—including those required by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC). Whether you're preparing to apply for supervisor status or seeking CE hours to renew your LPC-S credential, we provide the courses and support you need.
Alabama LPC Clinical Supervisor Requirements
Initial Approval Requirements for LPC-S in Alabama:
To become an approved clinical supervisor in Alabama, counselors must:
Hold an active LPC license for at least five years, with continuous full-time clinical practice (20+ hours per week).
Complete an ABEC-approved supervision training within the three years prior to application.
The training must include:
A minimum of 24 contact hours related to clinical supervision, including theoretical models, practical applications, ethics, and ABEC regulations.
At least 2 contact hours focused on the ethics and practices of virtual supervision.
To provide virtual supervision (also referred to as telesupervision) in Alabama, LPC-S applicants must complete a one-time requirement of 2 continuing education contact hours focused on the ethics and practices of virtual supervision. According to the ABEC regulations:
“To be able to provide virtual supervision for licensure, the Supervising Counselor must complete, in the Supervising Counselor training or in other independent CE trainings, two (2) continuing education contact hours in the practices and ethics of providing virtual supervision. This two (2) hour training requirement must only be completed ONCE to be able to offer distance/virtual supervision as an LPC-S.”
You can find these requirements in the official ABEC rulebook here: 👉 ABEC Rule 255-X-3-.03 – Supervising Counselors
Download the official application here: 📄 ABEC LPC Supervisor Application (PDF)
Renewal Requirements for LPC-S Supervisors:
To maintain LPC-S status, counselors must complete:
5 formal CE contact hours in supervision during each 2-year LPC renewal cycle.
These 5 hours can be applied toward the required 40 CE hours for LPC renewal but must be separate from CE awarded for active supervision hours.
Learn more in the ABEC Supervision FAQ:
🔗 ABEC Supervision FAQ Page
How Our Supervision CE Courses Help Alabama LPCs Meet These Requirements
ABEC also accepts NBCC-approved CE hours, which means the courses we offer are fully applicable toward your LPC-S training and renewal requirements. This is confirmed in the ABEC Supervision FAQ (see the final question on this page):
👉 ABEC Supervision FAQ Page
At Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI), we are an approved continuing education (CE) provider by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and we offer a full suite of supervision courses that are well-suited to meet ABEC’s training standards.
Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is an approved continuing education provider by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), provider number 6836. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of its programs. For more information, please review our Official CE Statements.
Recommended Courses
To meet the required training requirements for your LPC-S application, we recommend our Clinical Supervision 30-hour CE bundle. This bundle is specifically designed to cover all of the essential clinical supervision competencies and meet ABEC’s requirements.
✅ 30 CE-hour Clinical Supervision Bundle
To meet your renewal requirements, we recommend you browse our clinical supervision courses and select topics that will best enhance your skills as a supervisor.
✅ Browse Our Clinical Supervision Courses
If you plan on providing virtual supervision, we recommend you take our telesupervision course, designed to fulfill ABEC’s training requirement.
✅ Telesupervision and Teleconsultation Training
Stay Connected: Join Our Free Clinical Supervision Forum
We also invite you to join our free Clinical Supervision Forum—a live webinar series held every other month, offering free CE credits on supervision topics. You’ll gain fresh insights, discuss real-world challenges, and connect with supervisors nationwide.
🔗 Join the Clinical Supervision Forum
Why Train with Telehealth Certification Institute?
Approved CE Provider: Our courses are approved by NBCC and meet high professional standards.
Flexible, Online Options: Learn at your own pace with on-demand self-studies or attend live interactive webinars.
Taught by Experts: Courses are led by experienced clinical supervisors and educators.
Affordable and Accessible: Choose the format and price point that fits your schedule and goals.
Telehealth-Ready Content: Many of our programs include content on virtual supervision, meeting ABEC’s 2-hour tele-supervision requirement.
Take the Next Step in Your Supervision Career
If you're ready to become an LPC-S Supervisor in Alabama or renew your LPC-S credential, we're here to support your journey. Start earning your supervision CE hours today with one of our trusted, accessible online programs.
👉 Browse Supervision Courses Now
Or Explore our 30-Hour Supervision Training Program:
👉 Supervision Training Bundles - 30-Hour Program
Empower the next generation of counselors—and advance your own career—by becoming a trusted LPC-S in Alabama.
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