Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals – Boston, MA

Mental Health and Human Services Licensing

Professional Regulation

The Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions is a division within the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure (BHPL), located at the Department of Public Health’s headquarters on Washington Street. The Board is responsible for licensing and regulating a diverse group of mental health and human service professionals in Massachusetts. Its primary mission is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that all licensed practitioners meet rigorous education, training, and ethical standards.

• Licensed Professions: The Board oversees Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Rehabilitation Counselors, Educational Psychologists (LEP), and Applied Behavior Analysts (LABA).
• Consumer Protection: The Board investigates complaints against licensees and enforces state laws and regulations regarding professional conduct.
• Education Standards: It approves continuing education programs and ensures licensees maintain their professional competencies.

Licensing and Renewal

Professionals seeking licensure or renewal must navigate the Health Professions Licensing Portal. The Board establishes the requirements for licensure, including degree mandates, field experience hours, and examination passing scores. While the physical office handles administrative functions, most applications and renewals are processed online. Visitors to the office are typically there for specific hearings or administrative inquiries that cannot be resolved remotely.

Location and Access

The office is situated in downtown Boston near Government Center. As a state government facility, visitors must comply with building security protocols, including showing valid identification and passing through security screening. The office operates on standard state business hours, though many services are available 24/7 through the online portal.