How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in North Dakota: A Guide for LPCs and LPCCs
If you're a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in North Dakota aiming to supervise emerging professionals, understanding the state's requirements for clinical supervisors is essential. This guide outlines the steps to certification—and how the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) can help you meet them with confidence.
📋 North Dakota Clinical Supervisor Requirements
According to the North Dakota Administrative Code, to become a certified clinical supervisor, you must:
Licensure and Experience:
Hold a current LPC or LPCC license.
Have a minimum of five years of experience as a licensed counselor.
Education and Training:
Complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) focused on clinical supervision within the five years preceding the application.
These requirements are detailed in the North Dakota Administrative Code— NDAC 97-02-01-08. Certification of supervisors.
🔄 Renewal Requirements
Certified clinical supervisors must renew their credential every five years. Renewal requires:
Completion of at least 30 CE hours primarily focused on clinical supervision within the five years preceding the renewal date.
Source: NDAC 97-02-01-08. Certification of supervisors.
🎓 How TCI Supports Your Journey
At the Telehealth Certification Institute, we offer comprehensive training programs tailored to meet North Dakota's clinical supervision requirements:
30 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle: Our 30-hour Clinical Supervision Training Bundle fulfills the full CE requirement for both initial certification and renewal as a clinical supervisor in North Dakota.
Individual Supervision Courses: Perfect for targeted learning or renewal needs, with topics including ethics, cultural competence, technology, and more.
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.
🤝 Join Our Free Clinical Supervision Forum
Stay current and connected with our free Clinical Supervision Forum, offered every other month.
Live Webinars: Attend free, live webinars on relevant supervision topics.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with supervisors across the country to share challenges, strategies, and support.
✅ Benefits of Training with TCI
Expert-Led Instruction
Courses are taught by seasoned professionals with deep experience in supervision and telehealth.Flexible, Online Access
Complete your CE hours at your own pace—100% online.Comprehensive Resources
Gain downloadable materials, video content, and support designed to enhance your supervision practice.
✅ Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Becoming an approved clinical supervisor allows you to mentor the next generation of counselors, expand your professional role, and strengthen the behavioral health field. With TCI’s expert-led training and supportive learning community, you’ll be fully prepared to meet North Dakota’s supervision standards and grow your impact.
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