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Application Guidelines
Temp Mental Health Counselor Licensure in Iowa
The document below explains the required steps to complete the application process. While the process has several steps many of the requirements can be done simultaneously. Best practice is to apply online.
- Marital/Family Therapist Temporary Application process guidelines
- Marital/Family Therapist Permanent Application process guidelines
- Mental Health Counselor Temporary Application process guidelines
- Mental Health Counselor Permanent Application process guidelines
- Behavior Analyst or Assistant Behavior Analyst
Documents may be submitted electronically to the Board office. The Board’s fax number is 515-281-3121. Emailed documents should go to plpublic@idph.iowa.gov .
To expedite processing a new license request, take advantage of our secure online application.
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Applications are reviewed by Board staff as soon as possible, in the order received, typically within 5 business days.
- Refer to the Application Guidelines above to determine what steps you can complete while awaiting review.
- Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email with an attached letter indicating what additional information is required to approve the license.
Application Rules
- Licensure Rules for Marital and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Behavior Analyst, Assistant Behavior Analyst
- Fees Rules - Chapter 5
Supervision Forms
Supervision prior to July 20, 2022
Supervision starting after July 20, 2022
Exam Information
Mental Health Counselor
National Board For Certified Counselors, Inc.
3 Terrace Way, Suite D
Greensboro, NC 27403-3660
Tel: (336) 547-0607
Fax: (336) 547-0017
Web: http://www.nbcc.org/Exams
Marital & Family Therapy
Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards
1843 Austin Bluffs Parkway
University Office Park
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Tel: (719) 388-1615
Web: www.amftrb.org
Other Related Links
American Mental Health Counselors Association
801 N. Fairfax St., Ste 304
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (800) 326-2642
Web: www.amhca.org
Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association
16 E. 13th St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Web: www.imhca.net
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Tel: (703) 838-9808
Fax: (703) 838-9805
Web: http://www.aamft.org
American Counseling Association
6101 Stevenson Ave., Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: (800) 347-6647
Fax: (800) 473-2329
Web: https://www.counseling.org
Iowa Chapter of ACA: https://www.counseling.org/iowa/
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