Learn About University of Maine System Health – Rehabilitation Programs Requiring Licensure or State Authorization

On this page, you will find a list of programs throughout the University of Maine System in which students may seek state authorization or licensure upon graduation from the program.

Individual schools and programs must disclose whether completion of a licensure or certification program meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state in which the student lives or intends to reside. Students who will be living on campus or in Maine are considered to be located in Maine for the purpose of meeting the licensure requirements for a given program. If your intention is to work in a state other than Maine upon graduation, the University of Maine System strongly encourages you to check into the licensure requirements in those states. Visit an individual program page to find contact information and learn more about the program’s licensure and state authorization requirements.


Health – Rehabilitation Programs by Degree/Program Type:

Associate of Arts

Physical Therapist Assistant

University: University of Presque Isle
Program Website: Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate of Arts (AS) (External Site)
Contact Person: Chris Rolon
Email: christopher.rolon@maine.edu

License: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Certification/Exam
License/Certification Website: Contact program lead for more information
Additional Information: National Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: No

Associate of Science

Medical Laboratory Technology

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Medical Laboratory Technology webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Elisha Sirois
Email: elisha.sirois@maine.edu

Certification: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification
Certification Website: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Board of Certification webpage (External Site)

License: Varies by State or Territory; Information available through The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
License Website: The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Personnel Licensure webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State/Territory Licensure – Please contact the ASCLS/State of Interest for more information.
States Requiring Licensure in Addition to National Certification: California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, Nevada, West Virginia, Montana, Georgia and Puerto Rico

Medical Laboratory Technology

University: University of Presque Isle
Program Website: 
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program of Maine (External Site)
Contact Person: Leigh Belair
Email: leigh.belair@maine.edu

License: Certification Exam (American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT))
License/Certification Website: Contact program lead for more information
Additional Information: National Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: California

Mental Health and Human Services

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Mental Health & Human Services webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Wendy St. Pierre
Email: wendy.stpierre@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certification (MHRT/C)
License/Certification Website: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

License: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
License/Certification Website: Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors – Counseling Aide, Certified Counselor, Licensed Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine; Maine CADC applicant takes the national Alcohol & Drug Counselor Examination (DC) exam administered by the IR&C. This exam may be accepted for certification or licensing in other states.

Bachelor of Arts 

Biology Medical Laboratory Technology 2+2

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website: University of Maine at Augusta Medical Laboratory Technology webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Elisha Sirois
Email: elisha.sirois@maine.edu

Certification: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification
Certification Website: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Board of Certification webpage (External Site)

License: Varies by State or Territory; Information available through The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
License Website: The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Personnel Licensure webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State/Territory Licensure – Please contact the ASCLS/State of Interest for more information.
States Requiring Licensure in Addition to National Certification: California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, North Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, Nevada, West Virginia, Montana, Georgia and Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Science

Athletic Training (K-12)

University: University of Maine
Program Website: 
University of Maine Athletic Training webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Sherrie Weeks
Email: sherrie.weeks@maine.edu

License: State of Maine K-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification (510) and Athletic Training
License/Certification Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing webpage (External Site), Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Athletic Trainers Program website (External Site) and Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (External Site)
Additional Information: Maine State Approved Program
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Mental Health and Human Services

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Mental Health & Human Services webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Wendy St. Pierre
Email: wendy.stpierre@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certification (MHRT/C)
License/Certification Website: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

License: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
License/Certification Website: Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors – Counseling Aide, Certified Counselor, Licensed Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine; Maine CADC applicant takes the national Alcohol & Drug Counselor Examination (DC) exam administered by the IR&C. This exam may be accepted for certification or licensing in other states.

License: Licensed Social Worker – Conditional (LSX)
License Website: State Board of Social Work Licensure (External Site)
Additional Information: National Licensure – All social work licenses are by jurisdiction. Some states (like Maine) have specific expectations, others states have different licensing expectations. Each state typically accepts a license from another but you must apply for reciprocity – it is NOT automatic. Once you have reciprocity then you can practice in the new state.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Unknown at this time

License: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
License Website: Maine Alcohol & Drug Counseling Licenses webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: National Licensure – Could have reciprocity in other states but many other states require completed Masters degree.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Unknown at this time

Bachelor of Social Work

Social Work

University: University of Presque Isle
Program Website:
Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (External Site)
Contact Person: Shirley Rush
Email: shirley.rush@maine.edu

License: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
License/Certification Website: State Board of Social Worker Licensure (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted:
Unknown at this time

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT)
License/Certification Website: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted:
Unknown at this time

Undergraduate Certificate

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Certificate in Substance Use Disorder webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Wendy St. Pierre
Email: wendy.stpierre@maine.edu

License: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
License/Certification Website: Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors – Counseling Aide, Certified Counselor, Licensed Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine; Maine CADC applicant takes the national Alcohol & Drug Counselor Examination (DC) exam administered by the IR&C. This exam may be accepted for certification or licensing in other states.

Mental Health and Human Services

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Mental Health & Human Services webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Wendy St. Pierre
Email: wendy.stpierre@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certification (MHRT/C)
License/Certification Website: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Mental Health & Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certificate (MHRT/C)

University: University of Maine at Machias
Program Website:
University of Maine at Machias Mental Health & Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certificate webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Meghan Duff
Email:
meghan.duff@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certification (MHRT/C)
License/Certification Website: The Center for Learning Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure – All states have their own guidelines for licensure.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine

Certificate of Graduate Study

Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C)

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: Counseling Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: 
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C)
License Website:
 Muskie School’s Center for Learning: Maine’s Resource for Adult Mental Health Workforce Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine

Graduate Certificate

Substance Use Disorder

University: University of Maine at Augusta
Program Website:
University of Maine at Augusta Certificate in Substance Use Disorder webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Wendy St. Pierre
Email: wendy.stpierre@maine.edu

License: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
License/Certification Website: Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors – Counseling Aide, Certified Counselor, Licensed Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine; Maine CADC applicant takes the national Alcohol & Drug Counselor Examination (DC) exam administered by the IR&C. This exam may be accepted for certification or licensing in other states.

License: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
License Website: Maine Alcohol & Drug Counseling Licenses webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: National Licensure – Could have reciprocity in other states but many other states require completed Masters degree.
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Unknown at this time

License: Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
License Website: Maine Alcohol & Drug Counseling Licenses webpage (External Site)
Additional Information:
National Licensure – Could have reciprocity in other states but many other states require completed Masters degree.
Any known states in which license is not accepted:
Unknown at this time

Master of Arts

Communication Sciences and Disorders

University: University of Maine
Program Website:
University of Maine Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Nancy Hall
Email: nhall@maine.edu

National Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
National Certification Website: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Apply for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology webpage (External Site)
Any known states in which certification is not accepted: None

State Licensure: Speech-Language Pathologist
State Licensure Website: Maine Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing webpage (External Site)
Any known states in which certification is not accepted: None

Counseling Psychology

University: University of Maine at Farmington
Program Website: Master’s in Counseling Psychology–Creative Arts Focus at the University of Maine at Farmington (External Site)
Contact Person: Lisa L. Henry
Email: lisa.henry@maine.edu

License: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
License/Certification Website: Maine State Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: Degree is only known to lead to licensure in Maine at this time.
Any known states in which license is not accepted:Unknown at this time

Master of Science

Athletic Training

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Department of Exercise, Health and Sports Sciences – Athletic Training Program (External Site)
Contact Person: Dominique Ross
Email: dominique.ross@maine.edu

License: Athletic Trainer
License Website: Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Athletic Trainers Program website (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine

Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: 
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
License Website:
 Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine

Counseling: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: Master of Science in Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: 
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
License Website:
Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE) Certification, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Accepted in all states except CA, FL, MD, and MN.

Counseling: School Counseling Concentration

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: 
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Certification in School Counseling
License Website: Maine Department of Education Certification & Credentialing (External Site)
Any known states in which license is not accepted: Only accepted in Maine

Counseling: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration

University: University of Southern Maine
Program Website: University of Southern Maine Counselor Education (External Site)
Contact Person: Kimberly Warren
Email: 
kiwarren@maine.edu

License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
License Website:
 Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: MaineOccupational Therapy

Dietetic Internship

University: University of Maine
Program Website:
University of Maine Dietetic Internship Program webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Mona Therrien
Email: mona.therrien@maine.edu

License: Licensed Dietitian
License/Certification Website: Maine Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice webpage (External Site)
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine

Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree- Occupational Therapy Assistant
Master’s in Occupational Therapy
Doctorate Entry Level Occupational Therapy
Program Website: https://usm.maine.edu/occupational-therapy/ (External Site)
Contact person: Susan Noyes
Email: susan.noyes@maine.edu

License: Occupational Therapist
License Website: American Occupational Therapy Association – State Occupational Therapy Statutes and Regulations (External Site)
Additional Information: Certification through successful passing of the national examination administered by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (External Site) is required for licensure in all states.
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine

Minor

Counseling & Substance Use Rehabilitation Minor (MHRT/C)

University: University of Maine at Machias
Program Website: University of Maine at Machias Mental Health & Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certificate webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: Meghan Duff
Email:
meghan.duff@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certification
License/Certification Website: The Center for Learning Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State Licensure
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine

Mental Health and Rehabilitation

University: University of Maine
Program Website:
University of Maine Mental Health and Rehabilitation Minor webpage (External Site)
Contact Person: 
Email: cfl-muskie@maine.edu

License: Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certification (MHRT/C)
License/Certification Website: The Center for Learning Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification webpage (External Site)
Additional Information: State of Maine Licensure
Any known states in which the license is accepted: Maine