The bill amends the Public Health Code to update the licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists in Michigan. It specifies that individuals seeking a license must provide satisfactory evidence of meeting educational qualifications, which include obtaining a master's or higher degree from an accredited program in marriage and family therapy or completing specific graduate-level courses. Additionally, the bill outlines the necessary supervised clinical experience, which must be verified by qualified supervisors and include a minimum number of direct client contact hours, with provisions for supervision ratios and settings that accommodate both in-person and remote therapy sessions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a waiver for certain requirements for applicants who hold a doctoral degree from an accredited program in marriage and family therapy. The language changes include replacing references to the "board" with "department" in various sections, and it clarifies the conditions under which supervised experience can be obtained, including the use of secure technology for remote interactions. Overall, the amendments aim to modernize the licensing process and ensure that it reflects current practices in the field of marriage and family therapy.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 333.16909
House Introduced Bill: 333.16909
As Passed by the House: 333.16909