Description
Provide individual, marital, and family counseling to adults and children. Help clients identify personal and interactive problems to achieve personal, marital, and family development and adjustment.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 330-A; Administrative Rules Chapter Mhp 100 - 500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE
49 Donovan Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-2621 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-6762 |
| fax |
(603) 271-3950 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/mhpb |
| contact person |
Peggy Lynch, Board Administrator |
| e-mail |
not provided |
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Licensure Requirements
- Master's degree or Doctorate in marriage and family therapy from an accredited program
- Pass national exam of the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards
- Complete a minimum of two years post-master's experience in a mental health counseling setting, including a minimum of 1,000 hours of practice of marriage and family therapy under an approved AAMFT supervisor and 200 hours of face-to-face supervision by an approved AAMFT supervisor
Examination
- Written examination required—National Examination in Marital and Family Therapy of the Association of Marital and Family Regulatory Boards and essay exam
Continuing Education
- Forty continuing education hours (CEUs) every two years, and 20 hours of collaboration per year
Fees
| Application review |
$150.00 |
| Second year license fee (submitted with application review fee) |
$135.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$270.00 |
| Renewal for dual license |
$350.00 |
| Inactive license (one year) |
$67.50 |
| Reinstatement or reactivation |
$300.00 |
Reciprocity: Not permitted—applicants must meet all requirements
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 70
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 21-1013.00 Marriage and Family Therapists
Related Training: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Further Information*
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria VA 22314-3061
phone: (703) 838-9808
web: <www.aamft.org>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
