(a) The board shall:
(1) adopt and enforce rules for marriage and family therapy licensing, which shall be designed to protect the public;
(2) develop by rule appropriate techniques, including examinations and other methods, for determining whether applicants and licensees are qualified under sections 148B.29 to 148B.392;
(3) issue licenses to individuals who are qualified under sections 148B.29 to 148B.392;
(4) establish and implement procedures designed to assure that licensed marriage and family therapists will comply with the board's rules;
(5) study and investigate the practice of marriage and family therapy within the state in order to improve the standards imposed for the licensing of marriage and family therapists and to improve the procedures and methods used for enforcement of the board's standards;
(6) formulate and implement a code of ethics for all licensed marriage and family therapists; and
(7) establish continuing education requirements for marriage and family therapists.
(b) At least four of the 40 continuing education training hours required under Minnesota Rules, part 5300.0320, subpart 2, must be on increasing the knowledge, understanding, self-awareness, and practice skills that enable a marriage and family therapist to serve clients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Topics include but are not limited to:
(1) understanding culture, its functions, and strengths that exist in varied cultures;
(2) understanding clients' cultures and differences among and between cultural groups;
(3) understanding the nature of social diversity and oppression; and
(4) understanding cultural humility.
History: 1987 c 347 art 3 s 3; 2019 c 52 s 3; 1Sp2021 c 7 art 4 s 9
NOTE: The amendment to this section by Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 7, article 4, section 9, is effective July 1, 2023. Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 7, article 4, section 9, the effective date.
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 148B — Marriage And Family Therapy, Professional Counseling
Section 148B.06 — Tax Clearance Certificate.
Section 148B.29 — Definitions.
Section 148B.30 — Board Of Marriage And Family Therapy.
Section 148B.31 — Duties Of The Board; Continuing Education.
Section 148B.32 — Prohibitions And Penalty.
Section 148B.33 — Requirements For Licensure.
Section 148B.35 — Reciprocity With Other States.
Section 148B.351 — Malpractice History.
Section 148B.36 — Nontransferability Of Licenses.
Section 148B.371 — Complaints; Investigation Hearings.
Section 148B.372 — Professional Cooperation.
Section 148B.38 — Exceptions From License Requirement.
Section 148B.381 — Reporting Obligations.
Section 148B.385 — Disciplinary Record On Judiciary Review.
Section 148B.39 — Privileged Communications; Exceptions.
Section 148B.391 — Duty To Warn.
Section 148B.50 — Definitions.
Section 148B.51 — Board Of Behavioral Health And Therapy.
Section 148B.52 — Duties Of The Board.
Section 148B.53 — Requirements For Licensure.
Section 148B.5301 — Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Section 148B.531 — Postdegree Completion Of Degree Requirements For Licensure.
Section 148B.532 — Degrees From Foreign Institutions.
Section 148B.54 — License Renewal Requirements.
Section 148B.56 — Reciprocity.
Section 148B.561 — Retaliatory Provisions.
Section 148B.58 — Nontransferability Of Licenses.
Section 148B.59 — Disciplinary Action; Restoration Of License.
Section 148B.5901 — Temporary Suspension Of License.
Section 148B.591 — Prohibition Against Unlicensed Practice Or Use Of Titles.
Section 148B.5915 — Professional Cooperation; Applicant Or Licensee.
Section 148B.592 — Exceptions To License Requirement.