Does Group Supervision Count Toward LCMHCA Licensure in North Carolina?
If you're working toward full LCMHC licensure, group supervision can be a great way to learn alongside other counselors while completing a portion of your required supervision hours.
But there are a few important rules to understand about how group supervision counts
How Much Group Supervision Can Count Toward LCMHCA Licensure?
LCMHCAs in North Carolina must complete at least 100 hours of clinical supervision while completing their supervised professional practice.
Of those 100 hours, at least 75 hours must be individual clinical supervision.
That means up to 25 of your required clinical supervision hours can be completed through qualifying group supervision.
The easiest way to remember it:
100 total supervision hours
75+ individual supervision hours
Up to 25 group supervision hours
Group supervision isn't an additional requirement on top of your 100 hours. It can make up a portion of those required hours.
What Counts as Group Supervision in North Carolina?
Not every meeting with other counselors counts as group clinical supervision.
Under current North Carolina Board requirements, group clinical supervision:
Is provided by a qualified clinical supervisor
Includes no more than 12 supervisees
Is scheduled for at least two hours of clinical supervision per session
Must meet the Board's requirements for clinical supervision
That means a staff meeting, informal case consultation, or getting together with other counselors to talk about cases isn't automatically group supervision for licensure purposes.
Why Consider Group Supervision?
Group supervision isn't simply a way to collect supervision hours.
One of its biggest benefits is getting exposure to cases, perspectives, and clinical experiences beyond your own caseload. You get to hear how other counselors conceptualize cases, approach difficult situations, and develop their own identities as clinicians.
It can also provide something that can be difficult to find when you're a new counselor: community with other clinicians who are navigating the same stage of their careers.
I see individual and group supervision as complementary. Individual supervision gives you dedicated attention to your own clinical development, while group supervision allows you to learn from the experiences and perspectives of other counselors.
Looking for LCMHCA Group Supervision in North Carolina?
LaunchWell for Counselors is launching an LCMHCA group supervision group in January 2027 for counselors who want to add group supervision to their licensure journey while building connection with other early-career clinicians.
The group will provide space to explore clinical cases, hear different perspectives, strengthen your skills, and learn alongside other LCMHCAs navigating the transition into professional practice.
Interested in joining the January 2027 group? Learn more about LCMHCA supervision through LaunchWell.
Want to Learn More About LCMHCA Supervision in North Carolina?
If you're still figuring out how supervision works, check out How Does LCMHCA Supervision Work in North Carolina? for a broader overview of supervision requirements and the path from LCMHCA to LCMHC.
Interested in individual supervision through LaunchWell?Learn more about LCMHCA supervision in North Carolina.
Quick Questions About LCMHCA Group Supervision
Does group supervision count toward LCMHCA licensure in North Carolina?
Yes. Group clinical supervision can count toward the 100 clinical supervision hours required for LCMHC licensure. At least 75 of those hours must be individual supervision.
How many group supervision hours can an LCMHCA count?
Because at least 75 of the required 100 supervision hours must be individual, up to 25 hours can be group clinical supervision.
Does group supervision replace individual supervision?
No. Group supervision complements individual supervision. North Carolina requires at least 75 hours of individual clinical supervision as part of the 100-hour requirement.
Licensure rules and requirements can change. Always verify current supervision and licensure requirements directly with the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (NCBLCMHC).
