Marriage & Family Therapy

If you are unsure whether you qualify for licensure, please review the requirements to evaluate your compliance.  Agency staff and credentialing committees cannot pre-approve any part of the application including curriculum or specific documentation.

Marriage & Family Therapy Licensure Requirements - ARTICLE 6

Read the instructions carefully and use the checklist at the end of the application to be sure you have completed all required areas and included all required documentation.

If you cannot print any application or form please call (602) 542-1864 and leave your name, address and the form or application you need. 

A completed general application AND a completed supplement is required from every applicant.  Please read the directions and application before beginning.

General Licensure Application

Marriage and Family Therapy License Supplement

Information regarding use of a clinical supervisor not employed by the agency where you receive your work experience.

RECIPROCITY
Reciprocal License Requirements

Reciprocal License Application

Reciprocal License Upgrade Application

A fingerprint card or a fingerprint clearance card are required with every application.  If you need a fingerprint card and instructions please call the Board at 602-542-1882 and leave your name and address to have them mailed to you.

Your fingerprints are for a background check only and will not result in the issuance of a clearance card.  You must contact DPS for information regarding the process to obtain a clearance card.

Applications can be mailed to:
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
3443 North Central Avenue, Suite 1700
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Testing Information

You must have prior authorization to test.  The Marriage and Family Therapy Credentialing Committee will review your application.  If the application is approved, you will be sent testing information.

The following contact number is available if you need to contact the testing entity for another reason such as obtaining an official score report for an exam previously taken or acquiring information regarding testing accommodations.

Professional Examination Service (212) 367-4200

Ethical Information

Board rules hold certified behavioral health professionals responsible for following the ethical code of their profession. For ethical information contact AAMFT now.

Telephone:  (202) 452-0109

Arizona Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AzAMFT) (520) 326-2919

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Credentialing Committee members and agency staff CANNOT approve any required documentation prior to receipt of an application.