Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (marriage and family therapy) (marriage and family therapist) · Nebraska · regulated by Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice (DHHS Licensure Unit) · high confidence
| Pre-license credential | Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) |
|---|---|
| Supervised experience | At least 3,000 hours of MFT experience under a qualified supervisor following the graduate degree (CMFT); LMHP/LIMHP hours as for counselors |
| Direct client contact | At least 1,500 hours of direct client contact |
| Supervision | At least 100 hours of supervisor-supervisee contact |
| Time limit | 1,500 direct hours within the 5 years preceding CMFT application (rule: all 3,000 hours in that 5 years) |
| Exams | AMFTRB national MFT examination |
Supervision
- How much: At least 100 hours of supervisor-supervisee contact
- How often: At least 1 hour per week or 2 hours every 2 weeks
- Group supervision: Proportion set by rule; max 6 supervisees per face-to-face meeting
- Who may supervise: LIMHP/LMHP/psychologist/physician holding AAMFT Approved Supervisor, or CMFT practicing 5 years + 5-hr supervision course + 1 yr AAMFT-supervised mentoring
When hours count and what to keep
- Before your degree: not counted (hours must follow the graduate degree)
- Paperwork: MFT Affidavit of Supervised Experience (each supervisor), plus LMHP/LIMHP affidavits
Can you be supervised remotely in Nebraska?
Yes. Required supervision can be done entirely by live video, with no in-person minimum.
- Video supervision: ≥100 supervisor-supervisee contact hours at ≥1 h/week or 2 h/2 weeks; general rule: face-to-face supervision 'may include interactive visual imaging'
- Phone only: not allowed for the face-to-face requirement (face-to-face = in person or interactive visual imaging); telephone supervision is referenced but not counted as face-to-face
- In-person minimum: None set by the state
- Supervisor licensed in Nebraska? other: LIMHP/LMHP/psychologist/physician, or a CMFT 'or ... similar credential or certification in another jurisdiction' (172 NAC 94-008.01(B)); DHHS PLMHP information says Nebraska-licensed for the underlying LMHP/LIMHP hours
- Supervisor credential: AAMFT Approved Supervisor (or Board-approved equivalent), or CMFT with 5 years' practice + 5-hour supervision course + 1 year of AAMFT-supervised mentoring; no Nebraska supervisor registration
- Supervisee cap: ≤6 persons at one face-to-face supervisory meeting (group size); no overall caseload cap in 172 NAC 94
- Board approval first: No supervisor registration or plan filing ('NOT required to register your PLMHP supervisor'); a provisional license (PLMHP) must be held for Nebraska hours to count
The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.
Recent and pending changes
LB257 (2025): certificate/license by endorsement for out-of-state independent MFTs with Nebraska jurisprudence exam
Where the rules are unclear
Nebraska’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:
- Does an out-of-state-licensed CMFT-equivalent supervisor qualify for the underlying PLMHP→LMHP hours? 172 NAC 94-008.01(B)/(D) accept other-jurisdiction credentials; DHHS PLMHP information says 'Nebraska licensed'.
In the board’s own words
“at least three thousand hours of experience in marriage and family therapy under a qualified supervisor following receipt of the graduate degree” — Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2133(1)(b)✓ matched in the source
“at least one hundred hours of supervisor-supervisee contact hours with a qualified supervisor” — Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2133(1)(b)✓ matched in the source
“supervision shall be provided at least one hour per week or two hours every two weeks” — Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2133(1)(b)✓ matched in the source
“At least 3,000 hours of supervised experience during the five years preceding application for certification.” — 172 NAC 94-009.04(A)✓ matched in the source
“Face to face supervision may include interactive visual imaging assisted communication which is secure and confidential.” — 172 NAC 94-009.01(C)(vi)✓ matched in the source
“Supervision means face-to-face contact between an applicant and a qualified supervisor” — Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2133(1)(c)✓ matched in the source
“Direct client contact does not include: ... (F) Telephone supervision” — 172 NAC 94-002.04✓ matched in the source
“Holds an approved supervisor designation issued by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy or an equivalent organization as approved by the Board” — 172 NAC 94-008.01(B)(i)✓ matched in the source
“Is a certified marriage and family therapist or have a current similar credential or certification in another jurisdiction, who has practiced for five years” — 172 NAC 94-008.01(B)(ii)✓ matched in the source
“The supervisor cannot supervise more than 6 persons at 1 face-to-face supervisory meeting.” — 172 NAC 94-009.01(C)(vi)✓ matched in the source
“You are NOT required to register your PLMHP supervisor with our office” — DHHS PLMHP information, p.1✓ matched in the source
“a professional counselor holding a privilege to practice in Nebraska under the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact” — Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2112✓ matched in the source
Other licenses in Nebraska
- LIMHP (professional counselor)
- LIMHP (clinical social worker)
- Psychologist
- All Nebraska licenses · every state
Sources
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2133 (MFT certification)
- 172 NAC 94-008.01(B), -009.01, -009.04 (eff. 7/12/2021)
- DHHS MFT Affidavit of Supervised Experience
- DHHS PLMHP/PCMSW Provisional Information & Application (MHPProvisionalApp.pdf), p.1 (supervisor information) and application header
Checked against Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice (DHHS Licensure Unit)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.