1. (a) Applicants from other states or Arkansas agencies must apply and complete the formal application process prior to license issue.

2. (b) The following rules apply to the process:

   1. (1) An applicant who has been licensed as a counselor or mental health professional in another state/states must submit a license verification form from each state or agency;

   2. (2)

      1. (A) Applicants who have continually maintained full licensure status as an LPC, LMFT, or the equivalency for a minimum of three (3) years (thirty-six (36) months) may be eligible for licensure endorsement by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
      2. (B) In addition to providing the application documentation described in 17 CAR § 75-501 et seq., and 17 CAR § 75-601 et seq. (i.e., statement of intent, transcript, references, and examination scores), the applicant must provide verification that the license issued by another board is currently in good standing.
      3. (C) Any history of disciplinary action, sanctions, or license denial will be reviewed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling;

   3. (3)

      1. (A) Applicants who have continually maintained full licensure status as an LPC, LMFT, or the equivalency for less than three (3) years (thirty-six (36) months) may be eligible for licensure endorsement by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
      2. (B) A temporary license may be granted while an applicant completes the minimal educational requirements.
      3. (C) In addition to meeting applicable requirements in 17 CAR § 75-501 et seq., and 17 CAR § 75-601 et seq., the applicant must provide verification that the license issued by another board is currently in good standing.
      4. (D) Any history of disciplinary action, sanctions, or license denial will be reviewed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
      5. (E) The applicant will need to document the total number of client contact hours (CCH) under supervision and the total number of supervision hours maintained.
      6. (F) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling will review the documented hours to determine the number of CCH and supervision hours required to meet licensure at the associate or full licensure status;

   4. (4)

      1. (A) Applicants who have an associate, a provisional, or an intern license from another state may be eligible for licensure by endorsement by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
      2. (B) A temporary license may be granted while completing the minimal educational requirements.
      3. (C) In addition to meeting applicable requirements in 17 CAR § 75-501 et seq., and 17 CAR § 75-601 et seq., the applicant must provide verification that the license issued by another board is in good standing.
      4. (D) Any history of disciplinary action, sanctions, or license denial will be reviewed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
      5. (E) The applicant will need to document the total number of CCH under supervision and the total number of supervision hours maintained.
      6. (F) The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling will review the documented hours to determine the number of CCH and supervision hours required to meet licensure at the associate or full licensure status; and

   5. (5) Waiver of the NCE, NCMHCE, or the AMFTRB may be granted when the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling has determined that:

      1. (A) Another examination is equivalent; or
      2. (B) The applicant meets licensure by endorsement rules.

Codification Notes: “NCE” means National Counselor Examination. "NCMHCE" means National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination. "AMFTRB" means Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards.