How much supervision does an LPCMH in Delaware require?

at least 100 hours face-to-face professional direct supervision; 'regularly scheduled basis' (no numeric cadence)

Is there a time limit for completing the hours in Delaware?

4 years (consecutive per rule 2.4)

Which exams are required for an LPCMH in Delaware?

NCE (or other exam acceptable to the Board); associate applicants must also meet this

Can I be supervised by video in Delaware?

Mostly, with some limits. Rule 2.3 states 'Face-to-face includes both in person and live video conferencing'; the 100 h of direct supervision are 'face-to-face professional direct supervision' (individual 1:1; group ≤6, max 40 h).

Delaware requirements

LPCMH requirements in Delaware

What it takes to become a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health in Delaware: 3,200 supervised hours over at least 2 years, plus supervision, time limits, exams and whether you can be supervised by video. Every figure is sourced to the state board and dated.

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Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (professional counselor) · Delaware · regulated by Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals (Division of Professional Regulation) · high confidence

Pre-license credential	LACMH (Licensed Associate Counselor of Mental Health)
Supervised experience	not less than 3,200 hours ... at least 1,600 hours of which shall be supervised clinical experience
Direct client contact	1,500 of the 1,600 supervised hours face-to-face direct counseling; at least 750 individual client sessions
Supervision	at least 100 hours face-to-face professional direct supervision
Minimum time	2 years
Time limit	4 years (consecutive per rule 2.4)
Exams	NCE (or other exam acceptable to the Board); associate applicants must also meet this

Supervision

How much: at least 100 hours face-to-face professional direct supervision
How often: 'regularly scheduled basis' (no numeric cadence)
Group supervision: max 40 of the 100 hours in group; group = supervisor + no more than 6 supervisees
Who may supervise: LPCMH licensed in any state, ≥2 yrs post-license, no discipline, 3 CE hrs in supervision within 2 yrs (or 12 lifetime), ≤10 supervisees; others by Board approval

When hours count and what to keep

Before your degree: not counted (post-master's experience)
Paperwork: Written supervision plan signed by supervisor (LACMH application); Direct Supervision Reference Form sent by supervisor; supervisor-change form within 30 days

Can you be supervised remotely in Delaware?

Mostly, with some limits. What shapes this: prior board approval.

Video supervision: Rule 2.3 states 'Face-to-face includes both in person and live video conferencing'; the 100 h of direct supervision are 'face-to-face professional direct supervision' (individual 1:1; group ≤6, max 40 h).
Supervisor licensed in Delaware? not required: LPCMH licensed in any state or U.S. territory (since 28 DE Reg. 467, 12/1/2024); non-LPCMH only by Board approval
Supervisor credential: None beyond license: ≥2 yrs post-license without discipline; 3 CE hrs supervision in 2 yrs (or 12 lifetime); non-Delaware supervisors attest familiarity with Delaware law.
Supervisee cap: ≤10 total supervisees at a time
Board approval first: LACMH application must include a written experience plan signed by a Board-acceptable supervisor; supervisor changes reported within 30 days and subject to Board approval.

The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.

Recent and pending changes

Rules 3000-2.0/3.0 amended 28 DE Reg. 467 (12/1/2024), now accepting LPCMH supervisors licensed in any state; older Board PDF still says Delaware-licensed.

Where the rules are unclear

Delaware’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:

Does the 3000-2.3 sentence 'Face-to-face includes both in person and live video conferencing' govern the face-to-face supervision in 2.4.1.2 (it sits in the counseling-experience paragraph)?
Board PDF still requires an active Delaware-licensed LPCMH and pre-approval for out-of-state supervisors; confirm it is superseded by rule 2.5 (12/1/2024)

In the board’s own words

“not less than 3,200 hours obtained over a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 4 years, at least 1,600 hours of which shall be supervised” — 24 Del. C. § 3032(a)(2)✓ matched in the source

“At least 100 hours must be face-to-face professional direct supervision with the applicant's supervisor.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.4.1.2✓ matched in the source

“No more than 40 hours of group supervision shall be acceptable towards fulfillment of the 100 hour direct supervision requirement.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.4.1.2.2✓ matched in the source

“Face-to-face includes both in person and live video conferencing.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.0 (2.3, 2.4.1.2, 2.5-2.5.3) via LII mirror (28 DE Reg. 467, 12/1/2024)✓ matched in the source

“At least 100 hours must be face-to-face professional direct supervision with the applicant's supervisor.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.0 (2.3, 2.4.1.2, 2.5-2.5.3) via LII mirror (28 DE Reg. 467, 12/1/2024)✓ matched in the source

““Professional direct supervision” is face-to-face consultation, on a regularly scheduled basis” — 24 Del. C. §3031(3) (Ch. 30, Subch. II)✓ matched in the source

“Supervision provided by a Professional Counselor of Mental Health licensed in any state or U.S. territory is acceptable to the Board.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.0 (2.3, 2.4.1.2, 2.5-2.5.3) via LII mirror (28 DE Reg. 467, 12/1/2024)✓ matched in the source

“Have obtained a minimum of 3 hours of CEs in clinical supervision within 2 years of the application or a total of 12” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.0 (2.3, 2.4.1.2, 2.5-2.5.3) via LII mirror (28 DE Reg. 467, 12/1/2024)✓ matched in the source

“Have no more than 10 total supervisees at a time.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.0 (2.3, 2.4.1.2, 2.5-2.5.3) via LII mirror (28 DE Reg. 467, 12/1/2024)✓ matched in the source

“in a setting that is clearly designated to provide professional mental health clinical counseling services and is subject to the Health Insurance Portability” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-2.0 (2.3, 2.4.1.2, 2.5-2.5.3) via LII mirror (28 DE Reg. 467, 12/1/2024)✓ matched in the source

“LACMH applicants must provide a written plan for acquiring the LPCMH experience requirements” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-3.0 (3.1-3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“All changes are subject to Board approval.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3000-3.0 (3.1-3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

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Checked against Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals (Division of Professional Regulation)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.

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