How many total hours of supervision are required for licensure?

For licensure as a professional counselor in Tennessee, a total of 150 hours of supervision is required. This supervision must be provided by a qualified supervisor and is part of the necessary training and experience that candidates need to complete in order to meet the standards established by the Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists. The hours of supervision are intended to ensure that counselors receive appropriate guidance and support as they develop their professional skills and competencies in counseling practice.

This amount of supervision is aligned with national standards, which emphasize not only the quantity but also the quality of supervisory experiences. Proper supervision helps ensure that practitioners can deliver effective and ethical counseling services while also preparing them for the complexities of their role in the mental health profession.