Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), License

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Pri+G331vate practitioners in counseling. Fees: Initial Application and Standard written Examination: $500 total Application Fee: $250 Clinical Exam Fee: $250 Initial License (Max): $130 Re-Examination (Standard): $100 Clinical Vignette Written: $100; Re-Examination: $100. DOJ FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE: $32 FBI FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE: $17 Examination Frequency: Standard Written - Continuous Administration. Clinical Vignette Written - Continuous Administrations. Exam Locations: Multiple. Experience Requirement: Doctor’s or Master’s degree containing specific course content and completion of specific coursework or training, 3000 hours experience under direct supervision of authorized supervisor. Average Time to Process Application: Allow 120 days. Renewal Period: Every 2 years. Special License Requirements: Completion of courses in California law and professional ethics, completion of courses in child abuse assessment and reporting, human sexuality, chemical substance dependency, spousal or partner abuse; fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation; take and pass examinations. Authority: California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 18, Section 1800, et seq. Business and Professions Code, Chapter 13, Division 2, Section 4980 et seq.