1. (1) proof that the applicant attempted the qualifying professional examination after May 1, 2024, except an applicant for CMHC licensure who uses the NBCC's National Counselor Examination (NCE) to verify education in an equivalent field under Subsection R156-60e-102.4(5) may not use the NCE to qualify for licensure under the alternate examination pathway;
2. (2) a signed alternate exam pathway supervisor association form provided by the Division verifying that the applicant is choosing to use the alternate exam pathway before starting any hours toward the alternate exam pathway 500-hour requirement;
3. (3) a signed form provided by the Division verifying that the applicant's 500 hours of direct client care hours were obtained under one supervisor;

4. (4) a recommendation letter from the direct clinical supervisor that contains the following information:

   1. (a) the applicant's:

      1. (i) clinical competency;
      2. (ii) consistency and accuracy of diagnosing;
      3. (iii) orderly decision-making skills;
      4. (iv) use of population-appropriate practices and modalities; and

      5. (v) ability to efficiently and effectively:

         1. (A) screen patients;
         2. (B) make clinical assessments;
         3. (C) draft appropriate treatment plans;
         4. (D) use proper case management;
         5. (E) use proper discharge procedures;
         6. (F) apply ethics and legal standards including managing crises and required reporting;
         7. (G) work within the professional scope of practice;
         8. (H) document treatment; and
         9. (I) use knowledge of profession-relevant laws and rules; and
   2. (b) any ethical violation or concerning behavior by the applicant that occurred during supervision; and

5. (5) a letter of recommendation from a mental health professional approved by the applicant's direct clinical supervisor who observed the applicant's direct client care and includes the following information:

   1. (a) observed practice including any concern regarding the applicant's work; and
   2. (b) any ethical violation or concerning behavior by the applicant.

An applicant for licensure using an alternate examination pathway under Subsection 58-60-205(1)(h)(ii) as an LCSW, Subsection 58-60-305(1)(g)(ii) as an MFT, Subsection 58-60-405(1)(g)(ii) as a CMHC, or Subsection 58-60-506(1)(h)(ii) as an MAC, shall submit the following:

KEY: licensing, social worker, therapist, marriage and family therapist, counselor, mental health, clinical mental health counselor, substance use disorder counselor, master addiction counselor, behavioral health coach, behavioral health technician

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-60-201; 58-60-301; 58-60-401; 58-60-501