License: Mental Health Counselor
Board of Behavioral Science Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Professional Licensure
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321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 242-5938
Mental health counselors provide counseling services involving assessment, referral, consultation, and the application of counseling, human development principles, learning theory, group dynamics, and the etiology of maladjustment and dysfunctional behavior to individuals, families, and groups. They help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, problems associated with aging, and other issues of mental and emotional health. Mental health counselors work closely with other mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses and school counselors.
- Stand-alone license
- Third-party exam required
- Degree required
- Continuing education required
- Experience required
- No criminal record requirements
License information updated 10/12/2020