How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Maryland: A Guide for LCPCs
If you’re a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland looking to supervise Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPCs), you’ll need to meet specific requirements set by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. This guide outlines the approved pathways to becoming a clinical supervisor and how the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can support you with the training you need.
🧾Maryland Supervision Requirements for LCPCs
To become a Board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) must hold an active license in good standing and meet one of the following qualifications outlined in COMAR 10.58.12.06(6):
Complete two years of documented experience providing clinical supervision to counselors.
Earn at least 3 semester credit hours of graduate-level coursework in counseling supervision.
Complete a Board-approved continuing education (CE) program in clinical supervision that includes at least 18 direct clock hours of training with a qualified instructor.
Hold the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Complete supervision training as defined in COMAR 10.58.12.02B(9)(a) and (b).
🔍 Important Note: As of now, the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists has not publicly defined what qualifies as a “Board-approved” CE program under option (3). We are monitoring for updates to ensure compliance.
✅ Meeting Requirements Through TCI Courses
At Telehealth Certification Institute, we offer targeted, high-quality courses designed to meet Maryland’s clinical supervision training requirements.
Recommended Courses
✔ For Option (5): Supervision Training under Regulation .02B(9)(a) and (b)
The following combination of TCI courses fulfills this supervision training requirement:
These courses, when completed together, meet Maryland’s definition of supervision training under regulation .02B(9).
✔ For Option (4): ACS Credential Pathway
To pursue the NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential, we recommend TCI’s:
Clinical Supervision Certificate (CSC)
This program includes up to 49 CE hours across 15 expert-led courses and fulfills the ACS training requirement.
💬Join Our Free Clinical Supervision Forum
Every other month, TCI hosts a free Clinical Supervision Forum—a live webinar series to keep you informed, connected, and engaged with best practices in supervision nationwide.
✅Why Choose TCI for Your Supervision Training?
Expert-Led Courses: Learn from seasoned professionals in clinical supervision.
Flexible Online Format: Study on your own schedule.
Professional Community: Participate in discussion forums and connect with fellow supervisors.
🧠Start Your Clinical Supervisor Journey in Maryland
Start your journey to becoming an approved clinical supervisor in Maryland. Gain the required training and join a professional community committed to excellence in clinical supervision.