SECTION 86:15-9-4. Duration of supervised experience

(a)   Work experience under supervision must extend over a minimum of 24 months. This marital and family therapy related experience must include a minimum of 1000 hours of direct client contact. The candidate must have a minimum of 250 relational hours with two or more members of the relational system present in the session.

(b)   Supervision sessions:

(1)   should be scheduled weekly and shall be no less than 6.25 hours of supervision for each 42 hours of direct client contact. No more than 42 hours of direct client contact can be counted in a four week period of time, or

(2)   may be arranged on a different schedule upon:

(A)   written request of the supervisor and supervisee in advance, and

(B)   approval of the schedule by the Board.

(c)   Total number of face-to-face supervision hours must be at least 150. Supervision in group sessions shall equal no more than 75 hours of the total requirement. Technology-assisted supervision shall not account for more than 75 hours of the total requirement.

(d)   Approved LMFT Supervisors shall meet with LMFT candidate(s) in person at least once every six month evaluation period when performing technology-assisted supervision.

(e)   Supervisors shall perform at least two (2) observations, (live or tape) per each six (6) month evaluation period for each supervisee.

(f)   Approved supervisors shall consult with on-site supervisor at least once per supervisee during each reporting period.

[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 159, eff 4-23-14 (emergency); Added at 32 Ok Reg 1569, eff 9-11-15]