Ala. Admin. Code r. 536-X-4-.01
Requirements For Designation: Marriage And Family Therapy Intern
Effective Mar 17, 2025New Rule: Filed November 15, 2000; effective December 20, 2000. Amended: Filed March 21, 2005; effective April 25, 2005. Amended: Filed July 10, 2006; effective August 14, 2006. Amended: Filed February 8, 2012; effective March 14, 2012. Amended: Filed June 19, 2019; effective August 3, 2019. Amended: Published January 31, 2025; effective March 17, 2025.Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
- (1) Submission of a completed application on the forms prescribed by the board (See 536-X-5 APPENDICES 2: FORMS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS); and submission of applicable fees prescribed by the Board (See 536-X-5 APPENDICES 1: FEES).
- (2) Evidence that the applicant is of good moral character and has not or is not engaged in any practice or conduct that would make the applicant ineligible to receive a license pursuant to the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Act;
- (3) Student or graduate of a regionally accredited educational institute in a masters or doctoral graduate training in marriage and family therapy (or an allied field with graduate level course work in marriage and family therapy) that meets the Board course requirements;
- (4) Submission of a contract for supervision (see 536-X-1-.01 (11): Definition of Terms: Supervision). Students in a COAMFTE program currently under program supervision have met this requirement.
- (5) An MFT Intern designation must be renewed every two (2) years if applicable. In order to renew the Intern must have completed the required Continuing Education Units (see 536-X-6 Required Relevant Professional and Continuing Education Experience); and submission of applicable fees for license renewal prescribed by the Board (see 536-X-5 APPENDICES 1: Fees).
- (6) It is the responsibility of the candidate and the supervisor to ensure that direct client contact hours and supervision hours are concurrent. This applies for hours toward the internship and post-degree requirements. Individuals who have graduated from a COAMFTE program have met this requirement for their internship, but must document their post-degree hours.
Author: The Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-17A-1 thru 34-17A-26.
Editor’s Note: Chapter 536-X-3 was renumbered to Chapter 536-X-4 as per certification filed July 10, 2006; effective August 14, 2006.
History: New Rule: Filed November 15, 2000; effective December 20, 2000. Amended: Filed March 21, 2005; effective April 25, 2005. Amended: Filed July 10, 2006; effective August 14, 2006. Amended: Filed February 8, 2012; effective March 14, 2012. Amended: Filed June 19, 2019; effective August 3, 2019. Amended: Published January 31, 2025; effective March 17, 2025.