Becoming a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in Indiana

A marriage family counselor in Indiana will provide mental health services to couples as well as families who may be having emotional or other issues within the dynamic of the family. The focus of a marriage family counselor is on couple and family relationships.

For those that wish to become licensed to practice family therapy in the state of Indiana there are certain requirements that must be met. After receiving your family therapy license you will then have to meet continuing education requirements. The INAMFT is the Indiana division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and provides information about continuing education courses that are accepted in the state.

Educational Requirements for Family Therapists in Indiana

In order to become licensed as a family therapist in the state of Indiana an individual must have a Master’s Degree or higher degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The degree must be from a program that has been accredited by the COAMFTE. A master’s degree in a related area may be accepted if so determined by the board.

There are several course requirements including:

• Clinical problems
• Family development
• Family relationships
• Individual development
• Major models of marriage and family therapy
• Theoretical foundations in marriage and family therapy
• Therapy techniques
• Issues of race, culture, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status
• Sexual and gender orientation
• Sexuality
• Collaboration with other disciplines

In addition to the courses above individuals must also take a behavioral research course that has a focus on interpretation and the application of research data as it applies to family clinical practice, a course on the ethical, legal, and professionals standards issues in practicing family and marriage therapy, and appraisal and assessment of individuals or dysfunction or interpersonal disorder.

When applying for a marriage and family therapy license in the state of Indiana verification of the coursework above must be provided. This includes an official transcript from the college where you obtained your undergraduate and graduate degrees.

A practicum is also required for licensure in the state. There are 1000 supervised hours needed in order to complete the practicum requirements. There are approved supervisors located throughout the state.

Read more about Indiana MFT degrees.

Other Requirements for Family Therapy License in Indiana

For those individuals that meet the education requirements for licensure the Board may approve them to take the AMFTRB examination. You must file your application for this examination with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. The application must include all of your supporting documentation and must be sent to the office ninety days before the next examination. The examination is given four times a year, In January/February, May/June, August/September, and October/November. The deadlines for application are in December, February, May, and July.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Career Outlook In Indiana

Overall, the job outlook for marital and family therapists is quite good. The number of careers in this field is expected to grow by about 41 percent from 2010 through 2020. This is a higher rate of growth than the average growth rate for all occupations.

The main reason for this growth in the need for marital counselors is that insurance companies are expected to begin providing reimbursement for counselors and therapists as an alternative to using psychiatrists and psychologists who are more expensive. A population growth will also support the industry of family therapy.

In the state of Indiana in 2010 there were 680 individuals employed as marriage and family therapists. The average wage for the therapists working in Indiana is $48, 740. The national average wage for marriage and family counselors was $38,150 in 2010. The top ten percent of individuals working in the field earned over $63,630 per year.

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• Indiana Social Work Licensing
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Schools with MFT Degree Programs Accepting Students from Indiana