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Nebraska licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health — Board of Mental Health Practice. 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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health — Board of Mental Health Practice.
Reportedly requires a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (or a related field), with COAMFTE accreditation or equivalent coursework accepted; Nebraska credentials MFTs as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) with a Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (CMFT) certification. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the Board.
Reportedly requires passage of the national Marriage and Family Therapy Examination administered through AMFTRB, in addition to Nebraska's mental health practitioner requirements. Verify the current required examination(s) with the Board.
Reportedly requires post-degree supervised clinical experience (approximately 3,000 hours) consistent with Nebraska's LMHP/CMFT pathway. Verify the exact hour totals, direct-contact, and supervision requirements 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.
There is no enacted interstate MFT Licensure Compact confirmed for Nebraska; AMFTRB/AAMFT have pursued state-by-state portability rather than a traditional compact. Verify current status with the Board and AMFTRB.
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 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health — Board of Mental Health Practice.
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health — Board of Mental Health Practice.
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.