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LICENSED CLINICAL PASTORAL THERAPIST
License Description LICENSED CLINICAL PASTORAL THERAPIST

Clinical pastoral therapy means the diagnosis and treatment LICENSED CLINICAL PASTORAL THERAPIST

Clinical pastoral therapy means the diagnosis and treatment from a clinical pastoral perspective of the psychodynamics, interpersonal dynamics and spiritual dynamics of persons experiencing emotional behavioral or relational distress or dysfunction. Can be designated as a mental health service provider if additional requirements are completed below. pr

REQUIREMENTS:
At least 18 years of age, good moral character and professional ethics, and satisfy experience, education, and examination requirements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
One thousand four hundred (1400) hours of pastoral therapy with individuals, couples, families, and/or groups while receiving a minimum of two hundred seventy (270) hours of supervision of such therapy with an approved supervisor.For a mental health service provider, complete two years of postgraduate supervised experience required for licensure in a clinical setting that provides substantial opportunities to diagnose, treat, appraise, and assess mental disorders.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
One hundred twenty (120) graduate semester hours from a recognized educational institution of which sixty (60) graduate semester hours shall be in a course of studies in clinical pastoral therapy. At least nine (9) of the 120 hours must relate specifically to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

RENEWAL:
Renewal required by expiration date.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532 5132
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/10/2023
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