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Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Supervised internship license; the national examination remains part of the pathway even when taken after license issuance.

Licensing authority: Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors · Application information

Reinstatement of the MFT intern license after contested case revocation
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Additional Requirements
Satisfy any additional Board reinstatement requirements. NRS 641A.400 permits the Board to require an unidentified examination; this is an applicant condition.
Application
Submit the Board reinstatement form and satisfy all current initial-license requirements under NRS 622A.410(2).
Attestation
Attest to no prohibited practice during revocation, no pending related criminal or civil case, and no intervening disciplinary action or pending disciplinary action in another jurisdiction.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Discretion
Reinstatement depends on the statutory rehabilitation criteria and Board discretion; the Board may impose limitations or conditions under NRS 622A.410(3)-(5).
Duration
Intern license is valid for 3 years with at most one renewal; it expires on termination of supervision or issuance of the full MFT license under NRS 641A.2872.
Education
Approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or Board-deemed equivalent education and training, satisfying NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085.
Exam Timing
NAC 641A.156(1)(d) requires passing the applicable examination and a first attempt during the final graduate semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration. The Board Internship Exam instructions allow the MFT national exam after intern-license issuance and before the end of internship. Issuance before passing does not remove the examination from this pathway.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Interview
Complete a personal interview if requested by the Board under NAC 641A.156(1)(c).
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Practice
Practice only to obtain supervised experience; no independent practice under NRS 641A.2874.
Reports
Submit the required supervisor evaluations and hours reports by September 15 and March 15 under NAC 641A.146(2).
Supervisors
Before beginning internship, secure an approved primary supervisor and at least one approved secondary supervisor under NAC 641A.178; submit the proposed internship plan and supervision agreement under NAC 641A.156.
Waiting Period
The Board order under NRS 622A.410(1) sets a bar of at least one and at most ten years before applying for contested-case revocation reinstatement; NRS 622A.130(2) controls any conflict with NRS 641A.400.
Reapplication after unsuccessful completion of the renewed internship
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Duration
Intern license is valid for 3 years with at most one renewal; it expires on termination of supervision or issuance of the full MFT license under NRS 641A.2872.
Education
Approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or Board-deemed equivalent education and training, satisfying NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085.
Exam Timing
NAC 641A.156(1)(d) requires passing the applicable examination and a first attempt during the final graduate semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration. The Board Internship Exam instructions allow the MFT national exam after intern-license issuance and before the end of internship. Issuance before passing does not remove the examination from this pathway.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Interview
Complete a personal interview if requested by the Board under NAC 641A.156(1)(c).
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Practice
Practice only to obtain supervised experience; no independent practice under NRS 641A.2874.
Reports
Submit the required supervisor evaluations and hours reports by September 15 and March 15 under NAC 641A.146(2).
Supervisors
Before beginning internship, secure an approved primary supervisor and at least one approved secondary supervisor under NAC 641A.178; submit the proposed internship plan and supervision agreement under NAC 641A.156.
Unsuccessful Completion
After failure to complete the internship during the sole three-year renewal, submit reasons for that failure and reapply for a new license under the law then in effect under NAC 641A.146(4).
Initial MFT intern licensure
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Duration
Intern license is valid for 3 years with at most one renewal; it expires on termination of supervision or issuance of the full MFT license under NRS 641A.2872.
Education
Approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or Board-deemed equivalent education and training, satisfying NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085.
Exam Timing
NAC 641A.156(1)(d) requires passing the applicable examination and a first attempt during the final graduate semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration. The Board Internship Exam instructions allow the MFT national exam after intern-license issuance and before the end of internship. Issuance before passing does not remove the examination from this pathway.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Interview
Complete a personal interview if requested by the Board under NAC 641A.156(1)(c).
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Practice
Practice only to obtain supervised experience; no independent practice under NRS 641A.2874.
Reports
Submit the required supervisor evaluations and hours reports by September 15 and March 15 under NAC 641A.146(2).
Supervisors
Before beginning internship, secure an approved primary supervisor and at least one approved secondary supervisor under NAC 641A.178; submit the proposed internship plan and supervision agreement under NAC 641A.156.
One time renewal of the MFT intern license
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Duration
Intern license is valid for 3 years with at most one renewal; it expires on termination of supervision or issuance of the full MFT license under NRS 641A.2872.
Education
Approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or Board-deemed equivalent education and training, satisfying NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085.
Exam Timing
NAC 641A.156(1)(d) requires passing the applicable examination and a first attempt during the final graduate semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration. The Board Internship Exam instructions allow the MFT national exam after intern-license issuance and before the end of internship. Issuance before passing does not remove the examination from this pathway.
Examination
The internship continues to involve the AMFTRB exam under NAC 641A.156. A passing score already obtained satisfies that examination condition; renewal does not independently order a repeat examination.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Interview
Complete a personal interview if requested by the Board under NAC 641A.156(1)(c).
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Practice
Practice only to obtain supervised experience; no independent practice under NRS 641A.2874.
Renewal Application
Apply within ten business days after expiration, pay the intern-renewal fee and submit all required information under NRS 641A.2872(3).
Renewal Limit
Renew the three-year intern license at most once.
Reports
Submit the required supervisor evaluations and hours reports by September 15 and March 15 under NAC 641A.146(2).
Supervisors
Before beginning internship, secure an approved primary supervisor and at least one approved secondary supervisor under NAC 641A.178; submit the proposed internship plan and supervision agreement under NAC 641A.156.
Reapplication after revocation for missing internship reports
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Duration
Intern license is valid for 3 years with at most one renewal; it expires on termination of supervision or issuance of the full MFT license under NRS 641A.2872.
Education
Approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or Board-deemed equivalent education and training, satisfying NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085.
Exam Timing
NAC 641A.156(1)(d) requires passing the applicable examination and a first attempt during the final graduate semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration. The Board Internship Exam instructions allow the MFT national exam after intern-license issuance and before the end of internship. Issuance before passing does not remove the examination from this pathway.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Interview
Complete a personal interview if requested by the Board under NAC 641A.156(1)(c).
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Practice
Practice only to obtain supervised experience; no independent practice under NRS 641A.2874.
Prior Revocation
Submit reasons for the failure to file required written reports and reapply for a new intern license under current law under NAC 641A.146(3).
Reports
Submit the required supervisor evaluations and hours reports by September 15 and March 15 under NAC 641A.146(2).
Supervisors
Before beginning internship, secure an approved primary supervisor and at least one approved secondary supervisor under NAC 641A.178; submit the proposed internship plan and supervision agreement under NAC 641A.156.
Reinstatement after child support, subpoena or warrant suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance Letter
The Board must receive the district attorney or public-agency letter under NRS 425.550 showing compliance with the subpoena or warrant or satisfaction of arrearages under NRS 425.560.
Existing Limits
Reinstatement restores the existing licensed identity and remains subject to its existing supervision, duration or pending-endorsement conditions.
Suspension
The license was suspended under NRS 641A.313 and NRS 425.540.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Marriage and Family Therapist

Ordinary Nevada license, including issuance by examination or expedited endorsement and subsequent status changes and reinstatement.

Licensing authority: Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors · Application information

Reinstatement after contested case revocation
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Academic Review
Graduate degree accreditation and coursework must satisfy NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085, including the stated Board-approved educational equivalencies. The degree normally requires 60 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.
Additional Requirements
Satisfy any additional Board reinstatement requirements. NRS 641A.400 permits the Board to require an unidentified examination; this is an applicant condition.
Application
Submit the Board reinstatement form and satisfy all current initial-license requirements under NRS 622A.410(2).
Attestation
Attest to no prohibited practice during revocation, no pending related criminal or civil case, and no intervening disciplinary action or pending disciplinary action in another jurisdiction.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Discretion
Reinstatement depends on the statutory rehabilitation criteria and Board discretion; the Board may impose limitations or conditions under NRS 622A.410(3)-(5).
Exam Timing
The Board MFT Testing page states applicants must complete academic review and receive an intern license number before requesting the national exam; NAC 641A.156 permits a first attempt during the final semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration.
Experience
At least 2 years of postgraduate experience and 3,000 supervised hours, including at least 1,500 direct-client hours; NAC 641A.146 specifies 300 supervision hours and 1,200 additional related-work hours and the permitted credits for prior experience.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Graduate Education
Complete approved psychiatry residency training, an approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or other education and training the Board deems equivalent under NRS 641A.220(3).
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Oral Examination
NRS 641A.230(3) states: "In addition to the requirements of subsections 1 and 2, the Board may require an oral examination. The Board may examine applicants in whatever applied or theoretical fields it deems appropriate." No particular currently offered oral examination is identified in the implementing testing instructions; this is an unnamed discretionary slot.
Reexamination
Under NAC 641A.095, a failed examination may be retaken at most twice more in the next 12 months; after the third failure the Board may impose study or other conditions. Applications lapse if examination or reexamination is not taken within one year of eligibility or failure.
Undergraduate Education
Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution approved by the Board.
Waiting Period
The Board order under NRS 622A.410(1) sets a bar of at least one and at most ten years before applying for contested-case revocation reinstatement; NRS 622A.130(2) controls any conflict with NRS 641A.400.
Written Alternative
NRS 641A.230(1)-(2) permits the Board written examination and requires acceptance of AMFTRB national passing results in its place. The Board MFT Testing instructions identify the implemented examination as the national examination; the generic Board-written slot is recorded here without inventing a separate examination identity.
Expedited licensure by endorsement (Board reciprocity process)
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affidavit
Submit an affidavit that the application and accompanying material are true and correct.
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Disciplinary History
Show no discipline by the corresponding licensing authority in the jurisdiction where the qualifying license is held.
Existing License
Hold a corresponding valid and unrestricted MFT license in the District of Columbia or a United States state or territory under NRS 641A.242(1).
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
License Verification
The Board reciprocity checklist requires a copy of the current professional license and verification details from the current licensing board.
Malpractice
Show no civil or criminal malpractice liability in the District of Columbia or any United States state or territory.
Processing
Under NRS 641A.242(3), the Board must notify applicants of additional information within 15 business days and, absent good-cause denial, issue the license within 45 days after receiving the information needed to complete the application.
Provisional Option
Before a final endorsement decision, the Board may grant a provisional license under NRS 641A.242(5).
Self Query
The Board reciprocity checklist requires a self-query.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication by endorsement after five year continuous lapse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Affidavit
Submit an affidavit that the application and accompanying material are true and correct.
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Disciplinary History
Show no discipline by the corresponding licensing authority in the jurisdiction where the qualifying license is held.
Existing License
Hold a corresponding valid and unrestricted MFT license in the District of Columbia or a United States state or territory under NRS 641A.242(1).
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Lapse Length
NRS 641A.280 requires reapplication under current law after five continuous years; NRS 641A.242 governs applicants who presently qualify for expedited endorsement.
License Verification
The Board reciprocity checklist requires a copy of the current professional license and verification details from the current licensing board.
Malpractice
Show no civil or criminal malpractice liability in the District of Columbia or any United States state or territory.
Processing
Under NRS 641A.242(3), the Board must notify applicants of additional information within 15 business days and, absent good-cause denial, issue the license within 45 days after receiving the information needed to complete the application.
Provisional Option
Before a final endorsement decision, the Board may grant a provisional license under NRS 641A.242(5).
Self Query
The Board reciprocity checklist requires a self-query.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication by examination after five year continuous lapse
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Academic Review
Graduate degree accreditation and coursework must satisfy NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085, including the stated Board-approved educational equivalencies. The degree normally requires 60 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Exam Timing
The Board MFT Testing page states applicants must complete academic review and receive an intern license number before requesting the national exam; NAC 641A.156 permits a first attempt during the final semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration.
Experience
At least 2 years of postgraduate experience and 3,000 supervised hours, including at least 1,500 direct-client hours; NAC 641A.146 specifies 300 supervision hours and 1,200 additional related-work hours and the permitted credits for prior experience.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Graduate Education
Complete approved psychiatry residency training, an approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or other education and training the Board deems equivalent under NRS 641A.220(3).
Lapse Length
After five continuous years of lapse, reapply under current law and rules under NRS 641A.280; inactive status over three years counts as lapse from the beginning of inactive status.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Oral Examination
NRS 641A.230(3) states: "In addition to the requirements of subsections 1 and 2, the Board may require an oral examination. The Board may examine applicants in whatever applied or theoretical fields it deems appropriate." No particular currently offered oral examination is identified in the implementing testing instructions; this is an unnamed discretionary slot.
Passing Score
A currently offered AMFTRB passing examination remains a leaf even if previously passed; the Board evaluates the evidence on reapplication.
Reexamination
Under NAC 641A.095, a failed examination may be retaken at most twice more in the next 12 months; after the third failure the Board may impose study or other conditions. Applications lapse if examination or reexamination is not taken within one year of eligibility or failure.
Undergraduate Education
Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution approved by the Board.
Written Alternative
NRS 641A.230(1)-(2) permits the Board written examination and requires acceptance of AMFTRB national passing results in its place. The Board MFT Testing instructions identify the implemented examination as the national examination; the generic Board-written slot is recorded here without inventing a separate examination identity.
Placement of the MFT license on inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Good Standing
Hold the MFT license in good standing.
Maximum Duration
Inactive status may not exceed three continuous years; longer inactivity triggers the revocation and lapse rules in NRS 641A.285(2).
Practice Restriction
Do not practice while inactive.
Request
Submit a written request and pay the inactive-placement fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reactivation of an inactive MFT license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the reactivation application and pay the biennial renewal fee.
Competence
If the Board deems it necessary, demonstrate present qualifications and competence to practice under NRS 641A.285(1)(c); no identified examination is prescribed.
Continuing Education
Under NAC 641A.131(8), complete at least 20 hours in the immediately preceding year, including 6 ethics hours, 4 suicide-prevention hours and 4 cultural-competency hours.
Status
This reactivation applies within the permitted three-year continuous inactive period; longer inactivity follows NRS 641A.270 and 641A.280.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial renewal while the MFT license is inactive
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Any requirements for maintaining licensure under NAC 641A.131 and Board waivers apply; NRS 641A.285(3) authorizes inactive-license continuing-education requirements.
Fee
Pay the $200 biennial inactive-license renewal fee under NAC 641A.105(1)(a); this is separate from the active renewal fee.
Maximum Duration
Renewal does not extend the statutory maximum of three continuous years of inactive status under NRS 641A.285.
Status
Hold the existing license on inactive status and refrain from practice.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial licensure by examination
AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination
Academic Review
Graduate degree accreditation and coursework must satisfy NAC 641A.075 and 641A.085, including the stated Board-approved educational equivalencies. The degree normally requires 60 semester hours or 72 quarter hours.
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Character
Good moral character.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Exam Timing
The Board MFT Testing page states applicants must complete academic review and receive an intern license number before requesting the national exam; NAC 641A.156 permits a first attempt during the final semester or quarter and before intern-license expiration.
Experience
At least 2 years of postgraduate experience and 3,000 supervised hours, including at least 1,500 direct-client hours; NAC 641A.146 specifies 300 supervision hours and 1,200 additional related-work hours and the permitted credits for prior experience.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Graduate Education
Complete approved psychiatry residency training, an approved graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work, or other education and training the Board deems equivalent under NRS 641A.220(3).
Minimum Age
At least 21 years of age.
Oral Examination
NRS 641A.230(3) states: "In addition to the requirements of subsections 1 and 2, the Board may require an oral examination. The Board may examine applicants in whatever applied or theoretical fields it deems appropriate." No particular currently offered oral examination is identified in the implementing testing instructions; this is an unnamed discretionary slot.
Reexamination
Under NAC 641A.095, a failed examination may be retaken at most twice more in the next 12 months; after the third failure the Board may impose study or other conditions. Applications lapse if examination or reexamination is not taken within one year of eligibility or failure.
Undergraduate Education
Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution approved by the Board.
Written Alternative
NRS 641A.230(1)-(2) permits the Board written examination and requires acceptance of AMFTRB national passing results in its place. The Board MFT Testing instructions identify the implemented examination as the national examination; the generic Board-written slot is recorded here without inventing a separate examination identity.
Reinstatement after nonpayment or lapse of less than five years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit a written reinstatement application.
Continuing Education
NAC 641A.131 requires 40 hours per licensing period, prorated for the first period, including ethics and suicide-prevention education. Effective July 1, 2026, NRS 641A.260 requires at least 6 hours of cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion instruction. Board renewal instructions state 6 hours in ethics, 4 hours in suicide prevention and 6 hours in cultural competency for the 40-hour period.
Distance Education
No more than 20 hours of non-interactive distance education may satisfy NAC 641A.131 requirements.
Education During Lapse
Provide evidence of required continuing education for the period of revocation, unless waived under NRS 641A.265.
Fees
Pay the biennial renewal fee and late-payment fee under NRS 641A.270.
Interview
NAC 641A.116 permits additional reinstatement conditions, including an interview; it identifies no particular examination.
Lapse Length
This route applies before the five-year continuous lapse threshold in NRS 641A.280. Under NRS 641A.285(2), inactive status exceeding three years is treated as revocation for NRS 641A.270 and lapse beginning at the start of inactive status for NRS 641A.280.
Supervisor Education
An approved supervisor must complete at least 2 hours on supervision issues within the required continuing-education total.
Waiver
The Board may waive continuing education prevented by circumstances beyond the licensee’s control under NRS 641A.265 and waive or prorate requirements for a partial first licensing period under NAC 641A.131(6).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after child support, subpoena or warrant suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance Letter
The Board must receive the district attorney or public-agency letter under NRS 425.550 showing compliance with the subpoena or warrant or satisfaction of arrearages under NRS 425.560.
Existing Limits
Reinstatement restores the existing licensed identity and remains subject to its existing supervision, duration or pending-endorsement conditions.
Suspension
The license was suspended under NRS 641A.313 and NRS 425.540.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial renewal of the active MFT license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the prescribed application and all required information and fees under NRS 641A.210 and NAC 641A.065.
Board Deadline Statement
The Board License Renewal page states: "the license renewal fee of $450.00 must be post dated by the 31st of December." NRS 641A.260 and 641A.270 instead provide 10 business days after expiration; the statutory deadline controls.
Child Support
Submit the signed child-support statement required by NRS 641A.215; issuance or renewal is subject to compliance with the order or an approved repayment plan.
Continuing Education
NAC 641A.131 requires 40 hours per licensing period, prorated for the first period, including ethics and suicide-prevention education. Effective July 1, 2026, NRS 641A.260 requires at least 6 hours of cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion instruction. Board renewal instructions state 6 hours in ethics, 4 hours in suicide prevention and 6 hours in cultural competency for the 40-hour period.
Deadline
Apply, pay and submit the continuing-education evidence and all required information within 10 business days after expiration under NRS 641A.260.
Distance Education
No more than 20 hours of non-interactive distance education may satisfy NAC 641A.131 requirements.
Fingerprints
Submit a complete set of fingerprints and written authorization for criminal history checks under NRS 641A.213.
Fitness
NRS 641A.315 permits the Board to order a mental or physical examination, a competence examination, or another examination when fitness to practice is in question. These unidentified assessments are applicant conditions.
Supervisor Education
An approved supervisor must complete at least 2 hours on supervision issues within the required continuing-education total.
Waiver
The Board may waive continuing education prevented by circumstances beyond the licensee’s control under NRS 641A.265 and waive or prorate requirements for a partial first licensing period under NAC 641A.131(6).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

AMFTRB Marital and Family Therapy National Examination

Provider
Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB); administered for AMFTRB by Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) at Prometric computer-based testing centers
Format
Computer-based examination of objective multiple-choice questions, each with four alternative answers of which only one is correct; given during a one-week testing window every month; scores on the six domains and the total examination are reported after the window closes
Exam questions
180 multiple-choice items
Time limit
4 hours total testing time
Passing score
Criterion-referenced passing score set on an anchor examination by a modified Angoff method and adjusted across forms by equating; the reported score equals the total number of correct responses
Exam fee
US $370.00 examination fee (includes testing center fees)
Examination outline
  • Domain 01 — The Practice of Systemic Therapy — Tasks related to incorporating systemic theory and perspectives into practice activities, and establishing and maintaining ongoing therapeutic relationships with the client system inclusive of diverse cultural contexts. (16%; 29 items) (16%)
    • 01.01 Conceptualize therapy consistent with the philosophical perspectives of systemic theory.
    • 01.02 Maintain consistency between systemic theory and clinical practice.
    • 01.03 Integrate individual treatment approaches with systemic treatment approaches.
    • 01.04 Integrate multiple dimensions of diversity and social justice theories with systemic treatment approaches.
    • 01.05 Use a systemic perspective to co-create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space.
    • 01.06 Use a systemic perspective to co-create a therapeutic relationship with the client system.
    • 01.07 Use a systemic perspective to understand the complexities inherent in therapeutic interactions (e.g., family homeostasis, self of the therapist).
  • Domain 02 — Assessing, Hypothesizing, and Diagnosing — Tasks related to assessing and conceptualizing the various dimensions of the client system inclusive of diverse cultural contexts, including forming and reformulating systemic hypotheses and diagnosing the client system to guide therapeutic activities and interventions, including use of artificial intelligence (AI) as appropriate. (16%; 29 items) (16%)
    • 02.01 Assess the client system’s verbal and non-verbal communication styles to develop hypotheses about relationship patterns, perceptions, and responses to the reciprocal influence of relational patterns and the presenting issues.
    • 02.02 Assess the mental status of clients.
    • 02.03 Assess historic and current self-injurious behavior, suicidal ideation and intent, and/or homicidal ideation and intent.
    • 02.04 Identify and assess behavioral dynamics, processes, and interactional patterns (e.g., boundaries, roles, rules, alliances, coalitions, and hierarchies) within the client system to determine systemic functioning.
    • 02.05 Formulate and continually assess hypotheses regarding the client system that consider and incorporate diverse contexts.
    • 02.06 Assess appropriateness of potential treatment and therapeutic delivery modalities for the client system.
    • 02.07 Assess environmental factors (e.g., discrimination, gang violence, migration) affecting the client system.
    • 02.08 Assess the client system’s levels of economic, social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive functioning.
    • 02.09 Assess historic and current effects of substance use disorders on the functioning of the client system.
    • 02.10 Assess historic and current effects of violence or trauma, including vicarious trauma, on the client system.
    • 02.11 Assess historic and current effects of childhood experiences and traumas on the client system.
    • 02.12 Assess historic and current effects of impact of process use disorders (e.g., gambling, internet use, technology use, shopping) on functioning of the client system.
    • 02.13 Assess historic and current effects of sexual functioning on the client system.
    • 02.14 Assess how the developmental and family life cycle stages of the client system impact problem formation, maintenance, and resolution.
    • 02.15 Assess strengths, resources, coping skills, and resilience within and available to the client system.
    • 02.16 Select, administer, review, and/or interpret results of standardized instruments within the therapist’s training, competence, and scope of practice.
    • 02.17 Assess and diagnose clients in accordance with current DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria while maintaining a systems perspective.
    • 02.18 Formulate treatment hypotheses that integrate systemic perspectives, assessment inventories, and diagnostic impressions.
    • 02.19 Assess effects of occupational issues on the client system (e.g., military personnel, workers in geographically dispersed locations, first responders).
    • 02.20 Collaborate with the client system to determine need for evaluation by other professional and community systems.
    • 02.21 Collaborate with professional and community systems as appropriate in making diagnoses and establishing treatment priorities.
    • 02.22 Collaborate with the client system to refer as appropriate based on diagnoses and treatment priorities.
  • Domain 03 — Designing and Conducting Treatment — Tasks related to developing and implementing a course of culturally responsive treatment with the client system, including identifying possible therapeutic models, implementing associated interventions, and treatment planning, including use of artificial intelligence (AI) as appropriate. (17%; 30 items) (17%)
    • 03.01 Evaluate and maintain a quality therapeutic alliance with the client system.
    • 03.02 Establish therapeutic contracts.
    • 03.03 Utilize assessment information to develop a treatment plan that reflects a contextual understanding of the presenting issue.
    • 03.04 Determine relevant short-term goals, long-term goals and objectives for treatment, as well as criteria for successful completion of treatment.
    • 03.05 Identify the client system’s previous and current attempts to resolve the presenting issues.
    • 03.06 Identify members of client and collateral systems involved in resolving issues.
    • 03.07 Develop and monitor ongoing safety plan to address identified safety risks for the client in all therapeutic delivery contexts.
    • 03.08 Engage in therapeutic interventions based on theory and current research and a shared contextual understanding of the client system and presenting issues.
    • 03.09 Clarify with the client system the rationale for selecting therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
    • 03.10 Collaborate with the client system to determine sequence of treatment and identify which members will be involved.
    • 03.11 Develop and monitor recovery-oriented systemic care for treatment of substance use disorders.
    • 03.12 Use genograms and/or family mapping as therapeutic interventions as indicated.
    • 03.13 Facilitate client system change through restructuring and reorganization.
    • 03.14 Collaborate with the client system to identify and explore competing priorities of client issues to be addressed in treatment.
    • 03.15 Assist the client system in developing decision-making, coping, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in their relational contexts.
    • 03.16 Attend to the homeostatic process and its impact on the client system’s ability to attain therapeutic goals.
    • 03.17 Assist the client system in developing alternative perspectives of the presenting issues to facilitate solutions.
    • 03.18 Influence client behavior and perceptions through use of metaphor, rewriting narratives, mindfulness, etc.
    • 03.19 Integrate cultural, spiritual, social, intellectual, and biological characteristics and strengths of the client system when devising effective treatment strategies.
    • 03.20 Recognize and support client autonomy when devising effective treatment strategies.
    • 03.21 Maintain awareness of common side effects of medications, monitor client system for these within the boundaries of professional competence, and coordinate care with any relevant prescribers.
    • 03.22 Adapt therapeutic stance and interventions to accommodate the process and structure of all therapeutic delivery modalities.
  • Domain 04 — Evaluating Ongoing Process and Terminating Treatment — Tasks related to continuously evaluating the therapeutic process, incorporating feedback into the course of treatment, and planning for termination, inclusive of different cultural contexts and use of artificial intelligence (AI) as appropriate. (16%; 29 items) (16%)
    • 04.01 Use theory and current research in the ongoing evaluation of process, outcomes, and termination.
    • 04.02 Evaluate the progress of therapy in collaboration with client and collateral systems as indicated.
    • 04.03 Modify treatment plan in collaboration with client and collateral systems as indicated.
    • 04.04 Continually evaluate client system appropriateness for all therapeutic delivery modalities.
    • 04.05 Develop a termination plan in collaboration with the client and collateral systems to maintain therapeutic gains after treatment has ended.
    • 04.06 Terminate therapeutic relationship in a professional and culturally responsive manner.
  • Domain 05 — Managing Crisis Situations — Tasks related to assessing and managing emergency situations, inclusive of different cultural contexts, and intervening when clinically indicated and/or legally mandated. (16%; 29 items) (16%)
    • 05.01 Assess impairment in the client system during crisis situations to determine if and what immediate interventions may be needed.
    • 05.02 Assess for presence of suicidal ideation and determine the level of intervention.
    • 05.03 Assess for risk of violence toward the client from others to determine the need for intervention.
    • 05.04 Assess the client’s potential for self-injurious behavior to determine level of intervention.
    • 05.05 Assess the client’s potential for violence or harm toward others, including the therapist, to determine level of intervention.
    • 05.06 Assess risk of violence toward therapist from sources outside of the client system and develop a safety plan.
    • 05.07 Assess impact of community-level crisis on client system and develop interventions as they pertain to that crisis.
    • 05.08 Assess the impact of client system’s trauma history and other relevant contextual factors on current crisis.
    • 05.09 Collaborate with other relevant stakeholders in managing client system’s crisis.
    • 05.10 Respond to emerging crisis as appropriate to the therapeutic delivery modality and use relevant crisis resources.
  • Domain 06 — Maintaining Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards — Tasks related to ongoing adherence to legal and ethical codes and treatment agreements, maintaining culturally responsive competency, upholding professional standards, and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice. (19%; 34 items) (19%)
    • 06.01 Demonstrate professional responsibility and competence regarding legal issues and regulations across therapeutic delivery modalities, including use of artificial intelligence (AI).
    • 06.02 Compare agency and employment policies with relevant ethics code, statutes, case law, and regulations and privilege the higher standard.
    • 06.03 Integrate current ethical codes of licensing boards, relevant professional organizations, and associations into appropriate professional practice.
    • 06.04 Adhere to relevant business laws related to clinical practice (e.g., Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, etc.)
    • 06.05 Practice within therapist’s scope of competence.
    • 06.06 Maintain awareness of and effectively manage how the therapist’s personal issues, life experiences, values and morals, and previous trauma impact the therapeutic process.
    • 06.07 Maintain awareness of and effectively manage how the supervisors’ personal issues, life experiences, values and morals, and previous trauma influence the supervisory process
    • 06.08 Adhere to treatment agreements with client systems and respect the rights of clients.
    • 06.09 Provide the client system with written professional disclosures regarding fees, credentials, reporting complaints, confidentiality, privileged communication, and providing technologically assisted services, including use of artificial intelligence (AI), etc.
    • 06.10 Confirm the client system’s identities, locations, and safety levels at the beginning of each teletherapy session.
    • 06.11 Monitor and mitigate risk for potential exploitation of the client system by the therapist.
    • 06.12 Consult with colleagues and other professionals as necessary regarding ethical and legal issues, and document these consultations.
    • 06.13 Respect the roles and responsibilities of other professionals involved in the client system’s treatment process as they relate to ethical and legal issues.
    • 06.14 Maintain accurate and timely records including long-term safe and confidential storage and plan record transfer and/or disposal within timeframes specified by current statutes.
    • 06.15 Adhere to ethical and regulatory guidelines for engaging in the supervisor-supervisee relationship across modalities.
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