Why is the procedure for obtaining a Marriage and Family Therapy license so difficult?
Although the process may seem difficult at times, all of the steps required are to make sure that practitioners of Marriage and Family Therapy (M.F.T.) in New Jersey are appropriately prepared to provide effective and ethical clinical treatment. The New Jersey Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (the Board) is concerned about the MFT profession, but our primary charge is to protect the public; we are part of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. We are also responsible for enforcing the New Jersey Practicing Marriage and Family Therapy Act, found in the New Jersey Statutes at N.J.S.A. 45:8B-1 through 33, and the Regulations relating to the practice, found in the Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 13:34-1.1 through 9.6. • Where can I go to find out information such as how to become licensed as an M.F.T. practitioner, the requirements for licensure, the licensure standards, and the continuing education hours needed? The State of New Jersey has Statutes and Regulations that
