Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.219 - BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Subchapter 24.219.7 - Application Procedures for Marriage and Family Therapists
Rule 24.219.701 - LMFT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.219.701
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Applicants must have a degree that:
(a) is a
minimum of a master's degree in marriage and family counseling from a program
accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) or Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and
Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE); or
(b) is a minimum of a master's degree from an
accredited institution consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours or 90
quarter hours. Those hours must include a minimum of 48 semester hours or 72
quarter hours of courses in:
(i) foundations
of relational/systemic practice, theories, and models;
(ii) biopsychosocial health and development
across the life span;
(iii)
clinical treatment with individuals, couples, and families;
(iv) ethics in marriage and family therapy;
(v) diverse, multicultural, and/or
underserved communities; and
(vi)
systemic/relational assessment and mental health diagnosis and
treatment.
AUTH: 37-1-131, [House Bill 137 (2023) Section 3], MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, [House Bill 137 (2023) Section 13], MCA
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