Basic Requirements:

• An earned master’s or doctorate degree in counseling or a related mental health field from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
• Have a master’s or doctoral level license issued by one of the 50 states, territories, or Canadian provinces, as a fully independent mental health practitioner (not requiring any clinical supervision). This refers to licensed psychologists, professional counselors, mental health counselors, marriage & family therapists, clinical social workers, clinical nurse specialists/practitioners, substance abuse providers, and psychiatrists.
• Identify and practice as a Christian caregiver. This refers to independently licensed mental health professionals who incorporate biblical principles and counseling skills with clinical theory, knowledge, and practice.
• A minimum of 60 contact hours/CEs related to the incorporation of biblical principles and counseling skills with clinical theory, knowledge, and practice.
• Once the credential is awarded, maintain at least 20 CEs (10 hours per year) related to the incorporation of biblical principles and counseling skills with clinical theory, knowledge, and practice on a biennial basis (every two years).

Additional Supportive Documentation Needed:

• Copy of diploma(s).
• Copy of current, valid, and unencumbered professional license(s) to practice as a mental health practitioner.
• Copy of current liability insurance certificate showing coverage for a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate.
• Contact hour/CE-related documentation that demonstrates the education/training incorporated biblical principles and counseling skills with clinical theory, knowledge, and practice.