One of the following pathway requirements must be met:

Education Pathway (Each of the following requirements must be met):

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning on one of the following programs of study: Human and social services, counseling, psychology, social, behavioral, or health sciences, education and human development or the equivalent. NOTE: "Equivalent" will require a review by the Behavioral Health Board's Qualifications and Professional Development Advisory Committee, and could result in a processing delay up to 65 days.
• Nine credit hours from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, in applied skills relevant to the practice as a Behavioral Health Coach, including each of the following: Ethical, legal, and professional issues in behavioral health, therapeutic, counseling, or direct practice and methods., clinical documentation, case management, supervised internship or practicum.
• Letter of recommendation from a supervisor or course instructor with direct knowledge of competency to practice as a behavioral health coach.

Stacked Credentials and Experience Pathway (Each of the following requirements must be met):

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in one of the following programs of study: Human and social services, counseling, psychology, social behavioral or health sciences, education and human development or equivalent. NOTE: "Equivalent" will require a review by the Behavioral Health Board's Qualifications and Professional Development Advisory Committee, and could result in a processing delay up to 65 days.
• Nine credit hours from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, in applied skills relevant to the practice as a Behavioral Health Coach, including each of the following: Ethical, legal, and professional issues in behavioral health, therapeutic, counseling, or direct practice and methods., clinical documentation, case management, supervised internship or practicum.
• Employment verification documenting two years of full-time work as a Certified Behavioral Health Technician, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Case Manager, Certified Crisis Worker, Substance Use Disorder Counselor.
• Letter of recommendation from a supervisor or course instructor with direct knowledge of competency to practice as a behavioral health coach.