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Idaho licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses). Licensure generally requires a master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (or a closely related field with MFT coursework), a period of post-degree supervised clinical experience, and a passing score on the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination. Verify current licensing, MFT Licensure Compact, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses).
Reportedly requires a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy or a related field with required MFT coursework and supervised practicum, as set out in IDAPA 24.15.01 and Idaho Code 54-3400 et seq. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the Board.
Reportedly requires passing the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination administered by AMFTRB. Verify the required examination with the Board.
Reportedly requires 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised experience completed over at least two years, including 2,000 hours of direct client contact — 1,000 of which must be with two or more clients conjointly (couples/families) — under board-approved supervision (IDAPA 24.15.01, associate/LAMFT-level supervision before independent licensure). Verify exact hour totals, direct-contact minimums, and supervisor qualifications with the Board.
The state has not enacted the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Compact. Marriage and family therapists must hold a license issued by this state to practice here, and any compact privilege held elsewhere does not authorize practice in this state.
The Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Compact (AMFTRB, mftcompact.org) is new (2024+); no official Idaho source confirming enactment was found, so it is treated as not a member. Verify current MFT compact status with the Idaho DOPL board and at mftcompact.org.
License portability may be available by endorsement and, where the state participates, through the MFT Licensure Compact. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses).
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses).
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Marriage and family therapist licensing laws, board rules, education and examination requirements, MFT Licensure Compact participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state licensing board.