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Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

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Degree Offerings

  • 60 credit M.S. in Counseling with a concentration in CMHC (CACREP, 2016)

Program Description

The 60-credit MS degree with a concentration in CMHC is a CACREP accredited program and includes the coursework and field experiences (practicum/internships) required for licensure as a mental health professional in Nebraska.

Students who complete two additional elective courses (COUN 8686 & COUN 8696) will also have completed the academic requirements for provisional licensure in the area of Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LADC) in Nebraska.

Employment

Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration are employed in a variety of settings, including but not limited to public and private counseling organizations, for and non-profit organizations, hospitals (public/private), college & university counseling centers, and private practices.

Plan of Study & Clinical Training Information

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) | CMHC Sample Plan of Study

  • Practicum & Internship Documents

    • Internship Site List (CMHC)
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum Manual (COUN 8220)
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship Manual (COUN 8250 & 8260)

  • Additional Program Documents

    • Background Check Procedures
    • BHECN Orientation 2025

Comprehensive/Exit Exam: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The CMHC Comprehensive Exam is the required comprehensive (exit) exam for all clinical mental health students (M.S.).

The CMHC Comprehensive Exam covers the eight common core curriculum areas as defined by CACREP as common-core areas in their Standards for Preparation.

*Students should refer to the Student Handbook for additional important details regarding the CMHC Comprehensive Exam.

Professional Licensure/Certification

The UNO Counseling Department allows Clinical Mental Health Counseling students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in COUN 8250 (Internship) or COUN 8260 (Advanced Internship) to sit for the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and the CMHC Comprehensive Examination prior to graduation.

Students wishing to use this option must email the CMHC Program Coordinator.

The CMHC Program Coordinator will verify the student’s plan of study and provide verification to the NBCC board of the student’s intention. Officials from the NBCC will contact students directly via the student’s email regarding testing information.

Because the CMHC Comprehensive Exam and the NCE are based on the same 8 core areas designated by CACREP, students are encouraged to take the NCE soon after successful completion of the department's CMHC Comprehensive Exam.

Important Links

State Licensure Exams (NBCC)

National Counseling Examination Licensure and Certification (NCE)

Nebraska Mental Health Practice (LMHP) Licensing Requirements

Professional Organizations

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)

American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA)

American Psychological Association (APA)

Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN)

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Nebraska Counseling Association (NCA)


Syllabi

  • COUN 8806 - Special Studies: Culturally Responsive Approaches to Counseling with Spanish Populations
  • COUN 8006 - Special Studies: Clinical Application of Neuroscience
  • COUN 8010 - Intro to Counseling
  • COUN 8020 - Counseling for Work and Wellness
  • COUN 8030 - Counseling Practices
  • COUN 8040 - Ethics
  • COUN 8110 - Human Development
  • COUN 8200 - Theories
  • COUN 8220 - CMHC Practicum
  • COUN 8230 - Appraisal Techniques
  • COUN 8250 - Internship
  • COUN 8260 - Advanced Internship
  • COUN 8280 - Crisis Counseling
  • COUN 8360 - Group Theory & Techniques
  • COUN 8400 - Advanced Techniques
  • COUN 8516 & 4510 - Treatment Issues in Substance Use
  • COUN 8520 - Counseling with Multicultural Populations
  • COUN 8610 - Marriage & Family Counseling
  • COUN 8696 & 4690 - Assessment & Case Management in Substance Use
  • COUN 8700 - Child & Adolescent Counseling
  • COUN 8800 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • COUN 8920 - DSM & Treatment Planning

Accreditation & Program Evaluation Documents

The UNO Counseling Department has provided a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) (2016) accredited program for over three decades in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC).

For additional information on the benefits of completing a CACREP-accredited program, please see the official website for the CACREP.

  • CMHC Program Evaluation Plan
  • 2023 Program Outcomes Report
  • 2023-2024 Annual Report
  • 2025 CACREP Vital Statistics
  • 2024 CACREP Vital Statistics
  • 2023 CACREP Vital Statistics

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