How much supervision does an MFT in Nevada require?

At least 300 supervised hours incl. ≥160 by primary and ≥40 by secondary supervisor(s); At least 1 hour per week with primary approved supervisor

Is there a time limit for completing the hours in Nevada?

Internship completed within 3 years after Board approval; one 3-year renewal of the intern license allowed

Which exams are required for an MFT in Nevada?

AMFTRB national MFT exam accepted in lieu of Board written exam; Board may also require an oral exam

Can I be supervised by video in Nevada?

Yes by video, but the supervisor needs a state-specific supervisor credential and the board must approve the arrangement first. Board pages for primary and secondary supervision state remote supervision of an intern is allowed; NRS 641A.160(2)(b) directs the Board to authorize remote/electronic supervision of interns at remote sites. NAC 641A.178 sets no modality and counts tape review, live participation, unseen observation and case presentation. No codified remote-supervision standards found in NAC 641A.

Nevada requirements

MFT requirements in Nevada

What it takes to become a Marriage and Family Therapist in Nevada: 3,000 supervised hours over at least At least 2 years of postgraduate experience in marriage and family therapy, plus supervision, time limits, exams and whether you can be supervised by video. Every figure is sourced to the state board and dated.

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Marriage and Family Therapist (marriage and family therapist) · Nevada · regulated by Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors · high confidence

Pre-license credential	Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Supervised experience	At least 3,000 hours of supervised experience in marriage and family therapy (NRS 641A.220(4)(b))
Direct client contact	At least 1,500 hours of direct contact with clients
Supervision	At least 300 supervised hours incl. ≥160 by primary and ≥40 by secondary supervisor(s)
Minimum time	At least 2 years of postgraduate experience in marriage and family therapy
Time limit	Internship completed within 3 years after Board approval; one 3-year renewal of the intern license allowed
Exams	AMFTRB national MFT exam accepted in lieu of Board written exam; Board may also require an oral exam

Supervision

How much: At least 300 supervised hours incl. ≥160 by primary and ≥40 by secondary supervisor(s)
How often: At least 1 hour per week with primary approved supervisor
Who may supervise: Board-approved MFT or CPC, licensed ≥3 years; primary needs 45-hr supervision course + 25 hrs mentored supervision, or AAMFT Approved Supervisor/Candidate

When hours count and what to keep

Before your degree: Up to 500 hours of graduate-program direct client contact may count toward the 1,200 'related work' hours only
Paperwork: Supervision agreement + internship plan approved by Board; supervisor reports due Sept 15 and March 15 each year on Board form

Can you be supervised remotely in Nevada?

Yes by video, but the supervisor needs a state-specific supervisor credential and the board must approve the arrangement first. What shapes this: state-only supervisor credential, prior board approval.

Video supervision: Board pages for primary and secondary supervision state remote supervision of an intern is allowed; NRS 641A.160(2)(b) directs the Board to authorize remote/electronic supervision of interns at remote sites. NAC 641A.178 sets no modality and counts tape review, live participation, unseen observation and case presentation. No codified remote-supervision standards found in NAC 641A.
In-person minimum: none set (NAC 641A.146-.196 impose no in-person meeting requirement)
Supervisor licensed in Nevada? required
Supervisor credential: Board-approved primary supervisor (MFT/CPC licensed by NV Board, licensed 3+ yrs anywhere, liability insurance; 45-h graduate supervision course + 25 h mentored supervision, or AAMFT Approved Supervisor/Candidate (MFT) or NBCC ACS (CPC)); $75 application, approved at a Board meeting. Secondary supervisor also Board-approved (psychologist/psychiatrist/LCSW possible as secondary).
Supervisee cap: ≤10 interns per primary approved supervisor and ≤10 per secondary approved supervisor at one time, unless Board authorizes otherwise
Board approval first: Required: internship plan and supervision agreement with the approved primary supervisor must be submitted with the intern license application and approved by the Board; changes to the agreement notified within 30 days (NRS 641A.2878/.2888). Six-month reports due Mar 15 / Sep 15

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.

Where the rules are unclear

Nevada’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:

Does 'remote supervision' include audio-only (telephone) supervision hours?
May an intern deliver telehealth to Nevada clients while physically located outside Nevada?

In the board’s own words

“At least 3,000 hours of supervised experience in marriage and family therapy, of which at least 1,500 hours must consist of direct contact” — NRS 641A.220✓ matched in the source

“At least 2 years of postgraduate experience in marriage and family therapy” — NRS 641A.220(4)(a)✓ matched in the source

“at least 160 hours, which must include at least 1 hour per week” — NAC 641A.178(1)(a)✓ matched in the source

“The Board will only grant one 3-year renewal of the license.” — NAC 641A.146(4)✓ matched in the source

“Remote supervision of an intern is allowed.” — Board: Primary Supervision page (last updated 06/02/2026)✓ matched in the source

“Authorize the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic supervision, of interns working at remote sites and prescribe standards concerning such remote supervision” — NRS 641A.160(2)(b) (Board must authorize remote/electronic supervision of interns)✓ matched in the source

“Hold an active license in good standing issued by the Board.” — NAC 641A.182(3)-(4) (approved supervisor qualifications)✓ matched in the source

“Be approved by the Board.” — NAC 641A.182(3)-(4) (approved supervisor qualifications)✓ matched in the source

“The application fee to become an Approved Primary Supervisor is $75.00.” — Board: Primary Supervision page (last updated 06/02/2026)✓ matched in the source

“Ten interns may be placed under the supervision of any primary approved supervisor at one time” — NAC 641A.178 (primary/secondary supervisors; 1 h/week; ≤10 interns)✓ matched in the source

“available to consult with the intern either in person or by telephone during the” — NAC 641A.035(9) ('private practice' defined) and NAC 641A.196 (restrictions on private practice)✓ matched in the source

“on Form W-2 by the facility because the intern is a sole proprietor, self-employed or an independent contractor.” — NAC 641A.035(9) ('private practice' defined) and NAC 641A.196 (restrictions on private practice)✓ matched in the source

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Checked against Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.

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