Maryland Department of Health

Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

IMPORTANT ​NOTICE

Online License Renewal

​You can renew online through the following link:
https://mdbnc.dhmh.md.gov/pct/logon.aspx

Criminal Background Checks

Effective January 1, 2014 all new applicants for licensure, certification,and trainee status must have a criminal history records check.

Alcohol and Drug Counselors - New Requirements

In April, 2015 legislation passed which changed the education and supervision requirements for certification and licensure of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. These changes became effective on October 1, 2015. See the attached legislation and chart summarizing the new requirements.

• Legislation​
• New Requirements for Certification and Licensure​

Marriage and Family Therapists.

• Letter to LCMFTs​
• ​LCMFT Approved Supervisor Application
• Non-LCMFT Licensees Approved Supervisor Letter
• Non-LCMFT Licensees Approved Supervisor Application
• Supervision Regulations​

Behavior Analysts

Legislation was passed in 2014 requiring the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to regulate the practice of behavior analysis. Beginning January, 2015 individuals practicing behavior analysis must be licensed. The application for licensure is posted below.
As part of the application process all applicants must submit to a criminal history records check. Information regarding the criminal history will be sent to you once your application has been received.

Please note:
Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) must be licensed by December 31, 2015 or the Behavior Analyst may be subject to disciplinary action.
The entire application process can take from 60 -90 days.
Therefore, the Board suggests you that you submit your application no later than September, 2015 to ensure attainment of license by December 31, 2015.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Behavior Analyst License Application