How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor for LPCs in Maine
If you're a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Maine aiming to become an approved clinical supervisor, understanding the state’s requirements is a critical first step. At Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI), we provide the training you need to meet Maine’s supervision requirements and advance your career.
✅ Maine’s Clinical Supervision Requirements
To be approved as a clinical supervisor by the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure, you must:
Hold a Full, Active License
You must have a full, active Maine license in good standing as a:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Pastoral Counselor (LP)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Social Worker-Independent Practice (CSW-IP)
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Meet ONE of the Following Qualifications
Experience-Based: Hold a qualifying license for at least 5 years, with at least 3 years at the full licensure level
Certification-Based: Be certified in clinical supervision by a national professional organization
Training-Based: Complete 30 contact hours of training in supervision and hold a qualifying license for at least 1 year
Submit a Supervision Plan
A typed and signed supervision plan must be submitted and approved by the Board before supervision begins. It should include your supervision philosophy, experience, and goals.
📄 Source: Proposed Supervision Plan Form
📚 Continuing Education (CE) Requirements for License Renewal
While Maine does not mandate specific CE hours exclusively for clinical supervisors, completing formal supervision training is strongly recommended to enhance your effectiveness, uphold ethical standards, and prepare for national credentials such as the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
Engaging in ongoing education ensures you remain competent as a supervisor and aligned with evolving clinical best practices.
🎓 How Our Courses Help You Qualify
At Telehealth Certification Institute, we offer flexible, high-quality training options to support you as a current or aspiring clinical supervisor.
Recommended Courses
✅ 30 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle
If you’re pursuing Maine’s training-based pathway to supervisor approval, our 30-Hour Clinical Supervision Training Bundle is designed to fulfill this requirement. It delivers comprehensive, practical instruction on essential supervision competencies.⚙️ Individual Supervision CE Courses
Explore a wide range of targeted courses covering essential supervision topics such as ethics, evaluation, cultural competence, and telehealth-based supervision.📖 Clinical Supervision Certificate (CSC) Program
Our comprehensive certificate program fulfills the training requirement for the Center for Credentialing & Education’s (CCE) Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential.
💬 Join Our Free Clinical Supervision Forum
Stay engaged and continue growing as a supervisor by joining our Clinical Supervision Forum. This free, live, bi-monthly webinar series offers CE hours, networking with supervisors from across the country, and timely topics relevant to clinical supervision.
🏆 Why Train with TCI
Learn from Experts: Courses led by seasoned professionals with real-world experience
Study on Your Schedule: Flexible online learning—anytime, anywhere
Access Comprehensive Resources: A full suite of materials to strengthen your supervision skills
Join a Professional Community: Connect, share, and grow through forums and live events
🚀 Take the Next Step
Becoming an approved clinical supervisor in Maine opens the door to leadership, mentorship, and greater professional impact. Let Telehealth Certification Institute equip you with expert-led training, CE hours, and ongoing support.