STANDARDS OF LICENSURE

The Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners, located in the Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation, licenses certified mental health counselors who have met the criteria set forth in statute and rules promulgated by the Vermont state legislature.

For information about application to become licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and future dates for the exam please go to the Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation site.

To find out more about licensing, please contact Dianne LaFaille :
Ms. Dianne LaFaille, Staff Assistant
Secretary of State's Office
Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners
National Life Building
North FL2
Montpelier VT 05602-3402
Phone: (802) 828-2390
Email: Dianne LaFaille

EXAMS

Vermont requires successful completion of both the NCE (National Counselor Examination) and NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination) for licensure. The exams are created, administered and scored by NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors).

Exam study guides
There are also multiple, free online practice tests. One example:www.counselingexam.com/