As used in this subchapter:
(1) "Licensed associate counselor of mental health" ("LACMH") is an individual licensed as an associate counselor of mental health
under this chapter who is obtaining experience under the professional direct supervision of a licensed professional counselor of mental
health or other health professional approved by the Board for the purpose of becoming licensed as a professional counselor of mental
health.
(2) "Licensed professional counselor of mental health" ("LPCMH") is an individual licensed as a professional counselor of mental
health under this chapter who offers professional mental health counseling to individuals, groups, organizations or the general public.
(3) "Professional direct supervision" is face-to-face consultation, on a regularly scheduled basis, between a supervisee and a licensed
professional counselor of mental health (LPCMH) or other behavioral health professional approved by the Board as required by the
nature of the work of the supervisee. The Board approved supervisor is responsible for insuring that the extent, kind and quality of the
services rendered are consistent with the supervisee's education, training and experience.
(4) "Professional mental health counseling" is the application of clinical counseling principles, methods or procedures including the
diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal and social
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