Alberta - Renew Mental Health Counselor License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Renew a Mental Health Counsellor License, the applicant has to approach the Public Health Agency of Canada link
2. The applicant has to make sure they are aware of the expiry date of their current Mental Health Counsellor license. Licensing authorities usually send renewal notices well in advance of the expiration date.
3. Many regulatory bodies require Mental Health Counsellors to complete a certain number of continuing education credits or professional development hours to renew their license.
4. The applicant has to ensure that they have met these educational requirements and keep records of completed courses or activities.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
7. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further.
13. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. Upon approval, the applicant will receive a renewed Mental Health Counsellor license or a confirmation of the renewal. This document allows one to continue practising legally.
15. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application forms provided by the regulatory body.
• Clinical verification record
• Current license
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Public Health Agency of Canada
1015 Arlington St
Winnipeg MB R3E 3R2
130 Colonnade Rd
A.L. 6501H
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Toll-free: 1-844-280-5020
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any Mental Health Counsellor License holder whose license was expired is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• Mental Health Counsellor Licenses in Canada are typically valid for one year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 – 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Qualification
• Plan
• Financial details
• Email Address
• Declaration
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Renewing a Mental Health Counsellor license in Canada involves a process that allows licensed mental health counsellors to continue practising legally.

Information which might help

• Mental health counsellors provide professional counselling services to individuals, couples, and families. They help people to address a variety of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Mental health counsellors can also provide support and guidance to people who are going through difficult life transitions, such as divorce, job loss, or the death of a loved one.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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