Which of the following activities is exempt from licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor?

The correct choice regarding activities exempt from licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor pertains to the actions of employees of nonprofit providers contracted for services. In Oklahoma, certain services provided by employees of nonprofits may be exempt from the licensure requirement, especially if these employees are working under the supervision of a licensed professional or the nonprofit is exempt by nature of its mission and the type of services provided.

This exemption allows qualified individuals within these organizations to provide necessary support and counseling services without necessarily holding a licensed professional counselor license, assuming they operate within the parameters set by the state regulations for nonprofit entities.

In contrast, the other options do not have such clear exemptions. Activities by school teachers at public schools generally require specific credentials and licenses, particularly if they engage in counseling beyond academic advisement. Services related to behavioral health typically do need to be provided by licensed professionals to ensure ethical and legal standards are met. Friends providing counseling may not fall under any licensure but also do not constitute professional services, highlighting the necessity of a trained and licensed individual for formal counseling work.