At least 75 of 200 total required supervision hours for pre-master's and post-master's experiences must be supervised by a mental health counselor licensed in Massachusetts or the equivalent in another jurisdiction. The board also processes license renewals and applications for Massachusetts LPC reciprocity licensure.
A license is required in order to practice counseling independently. You may practice without a license under the supervision of a licensed mental health provider.
The average Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary in Massachusetts is $83,917 as of February 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $75,622 and $93,514.
After you have received your master's degree or other qualifying education, you must complete at least 3360 total hours of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in mental health counseling in a period of not less than two years and not more than eight years.
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