MS HB854

Expands acceptable degree programs for marriage and family therapy associate licenses to include master's or doctoral degrees in marriage, couple and family counseling from institutions accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), in addition to existing COAMFTE-accredited programs.

Reduces the required client contact hours for clinical practicum from 500 hours to 300 hours for marriage and family therapy associate license applicants.

Maintains existing requirements for 100 hours of clinical supervision, passage of the national Examination in Marital and Family Therapy, supervision contracts, and criminal background clearance.

Effective July 1, 2023.