The Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals issues licenses to professional counselors of mental health, associate counselors of mental health, chemical dependency professionals, marriage and family therapists and associate marriage and family therapists.

The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals is to protect the public from unsafe practices and practices which tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, the Board •develops standards for professional competency •promulgates rules and regulations •adjudicates complaints against professionals and, when necessary, imposes disciplinary sanctions.

More Information

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/

Department: State

Division: Professional Regulation

Office: Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals

Term

Professional Counselor licenses expire on 9/30 of even years. Associates expire two years from issuance date.

Fee

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/fees/

Application Form

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/profcounselors/forms

Renewal Form

https://dpronline.delaware.gov/MyLicense%20Enterprise/Login.aspx

Applicable Laws

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c030/sc02/

Applicable Rules and Regulations

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/3000.shtml

Contact

Customer Service can be contacted by email at customerservice.dpr@state.de.us and by phone at 302-744-4500.

Registry of Licenses Search

https://dpronline.delaware.gov/mylicense%20weblookup/Search.aspx

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.