CLEE Licensing and Supervision

Question 1

In California, which board licenses Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)?

Accepted Answer

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Answer

California Medical Board

Answer

California Board of Psychology

Answer

Department of Consumer Affairs only

Question 2

How many hours of supervised experience are required for MFT licensure in California?

Accepted Answer

3,000 hours

Answer

1,500 hours

Answer

2,000 hours

Answer

4,000 hours

Question 3

Under BBS regulations, an MFT trainee may provide psychotherapy services only when:

Accepted Answer

They are enrolled in an approved program and working under qualified supervision

Answer

They have completed at least 500 hours of training

Answer

They have passed the California Law and Ethics Exam

Answer

They have malpractice insurance in place

Question 4

What is the maximum caseload ratio of supervisees to supervisor under California BBS regulations for MFT supervision?

Accepted Answer

No specific limit is set

Answer

5 supervisees per supervisor

Answer

The supervisor may have no more than 3 supervisees at any time

Answer

The supervisor may supervise up to 10 supervisees concurrently

Question 5

An MFT associate in California must complete the supervised experience requirement within how many years of receiving associate registration?

Accepted Answer

7 years

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Answer

10 years

Question 6

In California, who is qualified to provide supervision hours that count toward MFT licensure?

Accepted Answer

A licensed MFT, LCSW, LPCC, or psychologist who meets BBS supervisor requirements

Answer

Any licensed mental health professional with 2 years of experience

Answer

Only licensed MFTs may supervise MFT associates

Answer

Any doctoral-level clinician regardless of license type