Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Arkansas
Find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Arkansas. Browse Licensed Supervisors for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals by specialty and supervision format.
Supervision Formats Allowed in Arkansas
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Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
Your supervision can be in person or by telemedicine (live video), and the current rule (effective July 9, 2026) sets no cap on virtual hours.
- 175 supervision hours across 3,000 client contact hours
- Supervisor must be a Board-approved LPC supervisor
- Group supervision capped at half of the 175 hours
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling · 17 CAR § 75-401(a), (f), (i)(1), (j)
Social Work (LCSW)
Arkansas rules recognize supervision delivered through technology and set no cap on virtual hours, so secure video supervision can count toward your LCSW.
- 100 direct supervision hours over 24 months/4,000 hours
- No more than 2 supervision hours counted per week
- Group supervision (max 4) capped at half of total
Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board · 17 CAR § 100-106(c)(3)-(5)
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
Your supervision can be in person or by telemedicine (live video), and the current rule (effective July 9, 2026) sets no cap on virtual hours.
- 175 supervision hours across 3,000 client contact hours
- Supervisor must be a Board-approved LMFT supervisor
- 1,000 direct hours must be family/relational/group therapy
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling · 17 CAR § 75-401(b), (f), (j), (k)
Psychology
Your weekly postdoctoral supervision must be face-to-face, and the Board has advised that live video counts, though the rule itself never defines face-to-face.
- 2,000 postdoctoral hours with provisional license first
- At least 1 hour/week of formal face-to-face supervision
- Board advised in 2023 that phone supervision does not count
Arkansas Psychology Board · 17 CAR § 95-404(h)(3), (h)(6); § 95-502(c)(2)(A); APB minutes Apr. 21, 2023
For guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your state board. Last verified Oct 2026.
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About Mental Health Counselors in Arkansas
Mental Health Counselor Supervisors provide the clinical oversight required for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals to advance toward full licensure. Arkansas's state licensing board defines the required supervision hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards.
Mental Health Counselors FAQs — Arkansas
How do I find a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Arkansas?
On Find A Supervisor, filter by license type and state to find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Arkansas. Review their profiles for experience, specialty, format, and fees before reaching out.
What are the supervision requirements for mental health counselors in Arkansas?
Mental health counselor supervision requirements vary by state. The Arkansas licensing board defines the required number of supervised hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards. Check with your state board for the most current rules.
Do supervision requirements vary by state for mental health counselors?
Yes. Each state sets its own requirements for hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation. If you are working toward licensure in Arkansas, always verify requirements directly with the Arkansas licensing board.
What should I ask a mental health Supervisor before starting?
Ask about their supervisory approach, session structure, experience with your license type, documentation practices, fee and cancellation policies, and how they communicate between sessions.
Can I count virtual supervision hours for mental health licensure in Arkansas?
Many states accept virtual supervision hours, but policies differ. Confirm whether your Arkansas licensing board allows remote supervision hours and under what conditions before starting virtual sessions.