Rhode Island S3026 modifies direct client contact hour requirements for marriage and family therapist associate and therapist licensure.

Rhode Island S3026 amends the qualifications for licensure of marriage and family therapist associates and therapists. It changes the direct client contact hour requirements, specifying that applicants must complete a minimum of 300 hours with couples, families, or groups of two or more individuals. The bill also allows for licensure without examination for applicants who have been licensed in another state for at least one year. This act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S3026 modifies direct client contact hour requirements for marriage and family therapist associate and therapist licensure.

Rhode Island S3026 amends the qualifications for licensure of marriage and family therapist associates and therapists. It changes the direct client contact hour requirements, specifying that applicants must complete a minimum of 300 hours with couples, families, or groups of two or more individuals. The bill also allows for licensure without examination for applicants who have been licensed in another state for at least one year. This act takes effect upon passage.