How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Michigan: A Guide for LPCs
If you're a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and want to supervise Limited Licensed Professional Counselors (LLPCs), it's essential to meet the Michigan Board of Counseling’s specific training and experience requirements. This guide explains the exact steps you need to take and how the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can help you meet these requirements through flexible, board-compliant CE courses and community support.
🧾 Michigan Requirements for Becoming a Clinical Supervisor
According to the Michigan Administrative Code Rule R 338.1781, LPCs must meet both educational and experiential qualifications before supervising LLPCs.
✅ Educational Training Requirement
You must complete one of the following:
30 contact hours of workshop training in counseling supervision OR
2 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in counseling supervision
The training must cover nine essential topics:
Roles and functions of counseling supervisors
Mental health-related professional development
Supervisory relationship issues
Cultural issues in supervision
Group supervision
Legal and ethical issues in counseling supervision
Evaluation of supervisee and the supervision process
Source: Michigan Administrative Rule R 338.1781
📆 Post-Master’s Experience Requirement
Your experience requirement depends on when you began supervising:
5 years of post-master’s counseling experience if you began supervision on or after May 5, 2022
3 years if you began before May 5, 2022, but after January 1, 2013
If you started before January 1, 2013, you only need 3 years of experience and documented training
Alternatively, you may qualify if you currently hold the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential issued by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE).
🔗 View the Supervising LPC Qualifications Form
🔁 CE Requirements for Supervisors
Michigan does not require continuing education (CE) hours to maintain clinical supervisor status once approved.
🎓 How Telehealth Certification Institute Helps You Qualify
At Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI), we offer supervision training programs that help Michigan LPCs fulfill the Board’s training requirements. Our courses are developed by experienced behavioral health professionals and aligned with state regulations.
Recommended Courses
To meet all nine required content areas, including group supervision, we recommend the following combination of courses:
✅ 20-Hour Clinical Supervision Training Bundle — Covers most core supervision topics
➕ Methods of Supervision — Covers key supervision techniques and relationships
➕ The Nuts and Bolts of Clinical Supervision in Groups — Specifically addresses the group supervision requirement
Alternatively, if you are pursuing the ACS credential or seeking in-depth training:
✅ Clinical Supervision Certificate Program (CSC): This advanced certificate is ideal for counselors seeking in-depth training or preparing for the CCE’s Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential. Covers ethics, supervisory models, multicultural competencies, and applied practice.
💬 Join Our Free Supervision Forum
Stay connected with other supervisors nationwide through our Clinical Supervision Forum — a free, ongoing professional development opportunity for supervisors.
🎥 Live webinars every other month
📜 Free CE hours on supervision topics
🤝 Networking with clinical supervisors across the country
🎯 Benefits of Training with TCI
🧑🏫 Learn from experts in supervision, ethics, and counseling education
💻 Accessible, self-paced online format
📜 Earn CE hours that align with Michigan’s licensure rules
🌐 National recognition and pathways to advanced credentials like ACS
🤝 Ongoing support through forums, newsletters, and resources
📣 Ready to Start Supervising in Michigan?
Becoming an LPC supervisor in Michigan is a meaningful step toward mentoring the next generation of counselors. Let us help you meet your supervision training requirements on your schedule and with confidence.