Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a marriage and family therapist must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:
(A) received a master's or doctor's degree in marriage and family therapy, or in a related area as determined by the board from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 2.1(a)(1) of this chapter or from a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 2.1(a)(2) or (2.1)(a)(3) of this chapter; and
(B) completed the educational requirements under section 2.5 of this chapter.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has met the clinical experience requirements under section 2.7 of this chapter.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:
(A) except as provided in section 1.7 of this chapter, holds a marriage and family therapist associate license, in good standing, issued under section 5 of this chapter; or
(B) is licensed or certified to practice as a marriage and family therapist in another state and is otherwise qualified under this chapter.
(4) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
(5) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a marriage and family therapist without endangering the public.
(6) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.42; P.L.147-1997, SEC.61; P.L.2-2007, SEC.337; P.L.134-2008, SEC.39; P.L.177-2009, SEC.46.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals
Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure
25-23.6-8-1. Application for Marriage and Family Therapist License; Requirements
25-23.6-8-1.7. Doctoral Program; Associate License; Clinical Experience
25-23.6-8-2.1. Requirements for Institution Attended by Applicant
25-23.6-8-2.5. Educational Requirements
25-23.6-8-2.7. Examination; Clinical Experience Requirement
25-23.6-8-3. Examination; Minimum Requirements
25-23.6-8-4. Examinations; Times and Places
25-23.6-8-5. Issuance of License
25-23.6-8-8. Duration of Marriage and Family Therapist License; Renewal
25-23.6-8-8.5. Duration of Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License; Renewal
25-23.6-8-9. Reinstatement of Invalid License
25-23.6-8-9.5. Reciprocity for Marriage and Family Therapists
25-23.6-8-10. Temporary Permit; Requirements; Expiration; Renewal
25-23.6-8-11. Notification of Retirement From Practice
25-23.6-8-13. Exemption From Examination Requirement
25-23.6-8-15. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation