How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor for LPCs in New Jersey
If you're a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey aiming to become an approved clinical supervisor, it's essential to understand the state's specific requirements and how to meet them effectively. This guide outlines those requirements and shows how Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can help you fulfill them with confidence.
🧾 New Jersey Clinical Supervisor Requirements for LPCs
To qualify as a clinical supervisor in New Jersey, you must:
Hold a current LPC license in good standing.
Have at least three years of post-licensure clinical experience.
Complete one of the following:
Obtain the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential from the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE).
Complete a minimum of three graduate credits in clinical supervision from a regionally accredited institution.
These requirements are outlined in the New Jersey Administrative Code: Qualified supervisor and N.J.A.C. 13:34-13.1
🔄 Continuing Education (CE) Requirements for Clinical Supervisors
While there is no specific ongoing CE requirement solely for maintaining status as an approved clinical supervisor, all LPCs in New Jersey must adhere to the general CE requirements for license renewal:
Total CE Hours: Complete 40 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
Mandatory Topics:
5 hours in ethics and legal standards.
3 hours in social and cultural competence.
1 hour on topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
These requirements are outlined in the Professional Counselor Examiners Committee – Frequently Asked Questions, under the section "Continuing Education Questions"
🎓 How Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) Supports Your Journey
At TCI, we offer comprehensive programs to help you meet New Jersey's clinical supervision requirements:
Recommended Courses
✅ Clinical Supervision Certificate (CSC) Program
Our CSC Program provides 49 CE hours of in-depth, skills-based training. This course exceeds New Jersey’s 40-hour minimum and prepares you to apply for the ACS credential or expand your supervision competencies.🧠 Individual Supervision Courses
Individual Supervision Courses focus on specific areas such as ethics, cultural competence, and supervision models, making them ideal for targeted learning or as a supplement to existing training.
🤝 Join Our Free Clinical Supervision Forum
Our Clinical Supervision Forum is a community-driven resource where you can:
Attend free live CE webinars every other month
Network with clinical supervisors across the country
Stay up to date on best practices in supervision
✅ Why Train with Telehealth Certification Institute?
Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced clinicians and educators with a background in telehealth and clinical supervision.
Flexible Online Learning: Self-paced access lets you complete training on your own schedule.
Robust Support Materials: Benefit from a comprehensive library of tools and materials designed to strengthen your supervisory skills.
🚀 Take the Next Step
Becoming an approved clinical supervisor in New Jersey not only meets state licensure requirements—it also elevates your professional impact and helps shape the next generation of clinicians.