Texas

Step 1: Complete a CSWE-accredited Social Work program

Step 2: Register and Pass the ASWB Masters Level Exam

First, contact the ASWB, apply and be accepted
Then, contact Pearson VUE to set an exam appointment
Next, sign up with TDC’s LMSW Exam Prep: ASWB Masters Level Exam to study and pass with confidence!

Step 3: Complete Arizona Social Work License application and Accrue Hours

Download and review the state LCSW application. There is also a helpful Resource Guide on the ABBH’s website. The application includes:

Submission of official school transcripts in a sealed envelope sent directly from your CSWE-accredited college to the Board.
Background questionnaire, including criminal history, court orders, treatment documentation, reports from medical practitioners, etc.
Employment history for the previous 10 years
$250 application fee.
Verification of supervised work experience and clinical supervision

Accrue 3,200 hours of supervised work experience over a two-year period, at least 1,600 of those hours must be direct client interaction.
100 hours of supervised clinical work, with at least 50 of those hours supervised by a clinical social worker. The other 50 can be supervised by another qualified professional.

Step 4: Register for the ASWB Clinical Exam and Study with Confidence!

Register for the licensing exam with the ASWB and then Pearson VUE to select your date and location
Finally, purchase TDC’s LCSW Exam Prep: ASWB Clinical Level Exam

Pre-licensure-Social workers in CA have certain requirements, which is likely the case in other states as well.

License Renewal

Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE

Step 1: Earn Your Degree

Master’s in MFT or related field from COAMFTE- or Board-approved school
(Must include a supervised clinical practicum or internship, with a minimum of 700 hours, including 280 direct client contact hours)

Step 2: Accrue Supervised Clinical Experience

Completion of two years of full time supervised work experience
Must include at least 3,000 hours of board-approved, supervised marriage and family therapy practice experience

1,500 hours must be in direct clinical services, with 750 hours of working with couples or families
200 hours must be directly supervised

Up to 500 hours may be transferred from the practicum completed during a COAMFTE accredited doctoral program.
Completion of 200 hours of direct supervision

Step 3: Pass 2 Required Exams

Apply to take the AMFTRB National MFT Exam
Exam fee $365
Sign up for TDC’s NMFT exam prep course and study with confidence!
After passing the written exam, Tennessee requires an oral examination administered by a committee approved by the board.

Step 4: Apply for LMFT Licensure

CE Requirements for Texas MFTS

License Renewal

Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE

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