(a) An individual who applies for a license as a marriage and family therapist associate 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 institution of higher education 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 does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
- (3) 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 associate without endangering the public.
- (4) Pay the fee established by the board.
- (5) Pass an examination provided by the board.
(b) The board shall issue an associate temporary permit to practice marriage and family therapy to an individual who:
- (1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a marriage and family therapist;
- (2) is pursuing the required clinical supervisory hours for a license as a marriage and family therapist; and
(3) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.
An associate temporary permit issued under this subsection expires one
- (1) year after the date the permit is issued, without regard to the number of times the individual passes or fails the required examination to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. The temporary permit may not be renewed.
As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.195-2018, SEC.14.