Adopting a CACREP regulation within the mental health field will place unnecessary demands on individuals to enter into programs requiring such an extensive field placement protocol. These protocol far exceed what social work programs require, which would surely deter many more from following through with a professional counselor license. Many in our field follow through with a social work license as it allows more freedom within the mental health field, with the option to complete the program through a fast track (advanced-standing students). To place this on students would be a detriment to our license in more ways than I can count. If someone prefers to follow through with additional rquirements, go for it. I, however, believe you get more training from your years of experience, rather than adding unnecessary, unpaid hours to internships.