North Carolina LCMHCS Supervisor Training

Name: North Carolina 45-Hour LCMHC Online Supervisor Training Course
Price: 675 USD

Becoming a supervisor is a big responsibility. Your training should prepare you for it.

You’ve already learned how to be a therapist. Now learn how to guide, evaluate, and support the next generation of clinicians. Our online, self-paced course provides the 45 contact hours of clinical supervision training North Carolina requires for the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) credential, with practical tools you’ll use in real supervision.

45 contact hours, fully online and self-paced
45 NBCC CE hours, which the North Carolina board accepts under 21 NCAC 53 .0603(c)
Built on the ten CCE ACS content areas and approved by CCE as ACS training
Plans from $675

Kate Walker Training has offered supervisor training since 2006, when Dr. Kate Walker, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S, began teaching it with Dr. Judy DeTrude. Kate Walker Training is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7040) and a CCE Registered Credential Training Provider (RCTP #1016-ACS).

What North Carolina Requires for the LCMHCS Credential

North Carolina board rules (21 NCAC 53 .0209(a) and .0801(a)) require 45 contact hours of continuing education in clinical supervision to become a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS). The rules leave the content areas to the training provider.

21 NCAC 53 .0801(b) requires LCMHCS supervisors to state that they follow the CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor code of ethics, so this course covers the ten content areas in the CCE ACS Eligibility Policy.

The training is one part of the requirements. You must also hold an LCMHC license, meet the board’s experience requirements, and apply to the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, which makes the final decision. According to the board, LCMHCS supervisors then complete at least 10 contact hours of supervision-focused continuing education each renewal period.

Review the current requirements on the board’s LCMHCS page.

Licensed in another state? See our state-specific supervisor trainings.

Tools you'll use with real supervisees
You'll finish with a supervision contract, step-by-step guidance for building your supervision plan, and a remediation plan template, plus guidance on recruiting and onboarding supervisees.
A plan for every budget
Basic, Pro, and Elite share the same 45-hour course. The higher plans add continuing education, resources, and ongoing support after you graduate.
Confidence to lead
Many new supervisors start out unsure. The course gives you a structured framework for evaluation, feedback, and difficult conversations, so you're prepared when supervision gets complicated.
Support after you graduate
Supervision can feel isolating at first. Pro and Elite graduates have community and ongoing support, so you have people to ask during your first year of supervising.

What to Look for in a North Carolina Supervisor Training

The North Carolina board accepts continuing education approved by NBCC, so start by confirming a course’s NBCC approval. Questions worth asking any provider:

Is the provider an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider?
Does the course cover the CCE ACS content areas behind the code of ethics North Carolina supervisors follow?
Who teaches the course, and do they hold supervisor status?
Will you leave with practical documents and templates you can use with supervisees?
Is multicultural supervision covered throughout the course?
Does it cover the practical side of supervising, like recruiting and onboarding supervisees?
What support is available during the course and after you graduate?
Does it include continuing education you may need after you become a supervisor?

A supervision contract that spells out what you expect from supervisees and what they can expect from you
Step-by-step guidance for building your supervision plan
An accountability framework that turns your contract and plan into clear, trackable expectations
A remediation plan template and procedures for addressing supervisee performance concerns clearly and consistently
Supervision session ideas, so you always know what to cover
The business of supervising: recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding supervisees
Content aligned with the ten CCE ACS content areas behind the ACS code of ethics North Carolina supervisors follow
A certificate showing 45 ACS hours and 45 NBCC CE hours
An anti-racist foundation built into every module
Research-driven content from Dr. Walker, a counselor educator who speaks, consults, and publishes on clinical supervision
A weekly live virtual study hall with instructors and curriculum specialists, included with every plan
Pro and Elite: immediate access to the Step It Up membership (one year with Pro, lifetime with Elite), including weekly live group coaching, unlimited supervisor, ethics, and multicultural CEs, on-demand trainings and webinar replays, and monthly consultation groups

Supervisor Training Since 2006

Kate Walker Training began in 2006 as Achieve Balance, when Kate started teaching supervisor training with Dr. Judy DeTrude, and later offered the first fully online LPC, LMFT, and social work supervisor training in Texas.

2006 - 2019: 40 Face to Face Cohorts

Since 2020: 1,200+ Online Graduates

2027 = YOU

What Participants Say

"What I love the most about the course is just how engaging it is, how it really makes you think, how well prepared I feel to be a supervisor... I love this course. It was recommended to me and I recommend it to anyone who wants to be a supervisor."

Course participant, July 2026

"I really appreciate how specific and incredibly thoughtful the feedback has been. It helps me feel more confident in completing the remaining assignments and hopefully getting started with my first associate soon!"

Course participant, June 2026

"Thank you for such thoughtful feedback and insights! I truly appreciate the suggestions for growth and the resources provided."

Course participant, July 2026

"The ability to reach out and talk with Kate and the optional weekly Study Halls... The content really made you think about what you would do and the best way to approach your job as gatekeeper for the profession. I also liked the fact that once completed, I had a supervision contract and a document that I can use for orientation of new supervisees."

LaTonya Hendricks, course graduate, April 2023

Plans for All Levels

Everyone starts the supervision journey from a different place. Whether you're adding supervision to your private practice or need your "S" for work, there's a plan that fits.

Every plan includes the same 45-hour course, the weekly live study hall, and the tools you need to start supervising with confidence. Payment plans are available for every plan; just choose the payment plan option at checkout.

Compare the Plans

Every plan: the 45-hour course, downloadable templates and forms, a certificate of completion with 45 ACS hours and 45 NBCC CE hours, and the weekly live study hall with instructors and curriculum specialists.

Pro adds: one year of the Step It Up membership, starting immediately, with weekly live group coaching, unlimited supervisor, ethics, and multicultural CEs, The Clinical Supervision Survival Guide and Planner, and the Clinical Supervision: How Much to Charge course.

Elite adds: lifetime Step It Up membership instead of one year, plus fast-track grading, for $1,165 more than Pro.

Bonus: Training for the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) Credential

This course is also approved by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) as 45-hour training for the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential. The ACS is a national credential, and some states recognize it for supervisor designation.

The training is one part of ACS eligibility. CCE also has degree, licensure, experience, and supervision-hours requirements, and you apply directly to CCE, which issues the credential.

Learn more on our Approved Clinical Supervisor training page, including which states recognize the ACS.

If I finish this program, am I automatically a supervisor?

No. This course provides the 45 contact hours of clinical supervision training North Carolina requires. To become an LCMHCS, you meet the board’s remaining requirements and apply to the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, which makes the final decision.

Does this course meet North Carolina’s 45-hour LCMHCS training requirement?

This course provides 45 contact hours of NBCC-approved continuing education in clinical supervision. The North Carolina board accepts NBCC-approved continuing education under 21 NCAC 53 .0603(c). Confirm current requirements with the board before enrolling.

Why does a North Carolina course cover the ACS content areas?

North Carolina’s rules require LCMHCS supervisors to state that they follow the CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor code of ethics (21 NCAC 53 .0801(b)). The rules leave the content of the 45 hours to the provider, so this course is organized around the ten areas in the CCE ACS Eligibility Policy.

Can I earn the Approved Clinical Supervisor credential with this course?

This course is approved by CCE to provide the 45 hours of training required for the ACS credential application. CCE issues the credential after you apply and meet all remaining eligibility requirements. Review the full ACS Eligibility Policy at cce-global.org.

How many CE hours does this course provide?

Participants who complete all requirements receive a certificate showing 45 NBCC CE hours and 45 ACS hours. Check with your licensing board to confirm how these hours apply to you.

Do LCMHCS supervisors need continuing education after approval?

Yes. According to the board, LCMHCS supervisors complete at least 10 contact hours of continuing education focused on counseling supervision each renewal period. Pro and Elite include unlimited supervisor CEs through the Step It Up membership.

Can you guarantee the board will approve me as a supervisor?

No. The North Carolina board has final say. If you are missing experience or transferring from another state, the board may have additional requirements, and rule updates can change what the board requires.

This course is online but do I ever get to talk to an instructor and ask questions?

Yes. Instructors and curriculum specialists attend a weekly live virtual study hall on Zoom, where you can ask questions and talk through course concepts. This is included with every plan.

Are there payment plans?

Yes. Payment plans are available for every plan and are built into checkout. Just choose the payment plan option when you enroll.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept major credit cards, Amazon Pay, Link, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Is there a deadline to complete the course?

This is a self-paced course with no mandatory completion deadline. Certificates show the date you begin the course and the date you complete all coursework. Courses are updated annually, so participants are encouraged to finish within one year of purchase.

If I don't finish the entire 45 hours, can I get partial CE credit?

No. You will receive one completion certificate when the entire course and all assignments are finished and approved.

This course was created in Texas. Will that affect my North Carolina application?

No. You may see occasional references to Texas examples, and all essential supervision competencies are covered in full. The 45 hours are NBCC-approved continuing education in clinical supervision.

What do I do with my certificate once I finish?

Keep the original for your records. When you apply to the North Carolina board for the LCMHCS credential, follow the board’s current application instructions for documenting your 45 contact hours.

Clinical Supervisor Training Is All We Do

Rules and standards change, and keeping up with them is part of supervising well. Kate Walker Training focuses only on clinical supervisor training, so the course, templates, and guidance stay current.

Our goal is to be your central hub for supervision tools, training, and practical next steps, long after you finish the course.

The North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors accepts continuing education approved by NBCC under 21 NCAC 53 .0603(c). Kate Walker Training, LLC is also a CCE Registered Credential Training Provider (RCTP #1016-ACS), and this course is approved as 45 hours of ACS training. Completion of this course does not guarantee LCMHCS approval or issuance of the ACS credential. Participants are responsible for verifying eligibility with the board and with CCE.

Kate Walker Ph.D., LPC/LMFT Supervisor has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7040. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Kate Walker Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Dr. Kate Walker, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S, is a marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, university instructor, and continuing education designer, and the author of The Clinical Supervision Survival Guide.

North Carolina 45-Hour LCMHC Supervisor Training, Fully Online