Our mission is to protect the public
interest by regulating the practice of mental health
counseling and use of the title of Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor.
Mental
Health Counselor Licensing Act
The Mental Health Counselor
Licensing Act was passed in 1987 to provide for the
regulation of the practice of mental health counseling in
the state of Louisiana and to provide for the regulation
of the use of the title "licensed professional
counselor". The Louisiana law is found in Chapter 13
of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes and comprises
R.S. 37:1101-1115. Chapter 13 was amended by Act 225 of
1988, Act 415 of 1989, Act 544 of 1993, Act 1301 of 1995
and Act 834 of 1997.
LPC
BOARD UPDATES
Licensee Alert
Do you know what information is on the Internet about you? Are you listed on a health solutions or health finder website? We have recently learned that there is misinformation posted about licensees on the Internet. If you find information that is incorrect, please note that it is your responsibility to make a good faith effort to correct any errors.
Emergency Rules for Act 320 were published in the Louisiana Register on July 20th, 2011. Act 320 was adopted on June 28th, 2011. Please review Chapter 5: Section 505 for the emergency rules specific to the
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with a serious mental illness, as defined by the law. The LPC Board is currently drafting the permanent rules for Act 320.
MFT Licensure: The requirements for Marriage and Family Therapy licensure have changed. Please review Chapter 33: Requirements for Licensure, specifically sections 3303, 3305, 3309, and 3311.
PAP (Professional Assistance Program): The Board has established a PAP Committee to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of Louisiana citizens and to help anyone interning, licensed, certified or registered to practice as Licensed Professional Counselors, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who is impaired. The Board recognizes that impairments in the functioning can affect the competent delivery of mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy, and impair professional judgment. Please review Chapter 23 of the Rules for more information.
Appraisal Activities: The LPC Board recently developed a new position statement entitled "Position Statement on Appraisal Activities: Clarification of the Distinction between Appraisals and Psychological Tests" (adopted 11/22/09). This statement replaces our previous position statement, which did not provide specific guidance to LPCs regarding the Board's interpretation of the law in this area. We believe that our revised position statement provides more clarity for LPCs regarding what is allowable under the law and also provides greater protection for the public by clarifying LPC scope of practice regarding appraisal.
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