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NDBCE was established by the North Dakota Legislature in 1989 to regulate
the practice of professional counseling in the state (NDCC 43-47).
Presently, the NDBCE offers three counseling licenses (LAPC, LPC &
LPCC) and maintains active files for some 330 licensed professional
counselors in North Dakota. The board sets the requirements for these
licenses, administers the examinations needed to qualify for licensure,
develops and monitors continuing education for counselors, and manages
the complaint procedure relative to professional counseling.
Counseling
Law: Initially, the counselor license law set standards for two
levels of counselors: the supervised Licensed Associate Professional
Counselor (LAPC) and the fully recognized Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC). In 1995, the state legislature passed legislation
to allow the NDBCE to develop counseling specialty licensing. The
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) specialty license
in clinical mental health was developed by the board in 1996.
Board
Membership: By law, the five-member NDBCE consists of two practicing
counselors, two representatives of the public at large, and one
counselor educator. The members are appointed by the Governor for
terms of three years. The board annually elects a chairperson and
secretary-treasurer from its membership.
Board
Meetings: The NDBCE meets at least three times a year to conduct
the business of the board.
Board
Office: The NDBCE maintains an office in Mandan, North Dakota. This
is staffed by a part-time Executive Secretary who manages the daily
operation of the board.
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