Important Notice
Chapter 485 of the Laws of 2013 extends to two years the duration of a limited permit in the professions of mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy or psychoanalysis and allows the Department to renew a permit for up to two additional one-year periods, effective November 13, 2013. The limited permit allows an applicant for licensure to practice under a qualified supervisor while meeting the experience and/or examination requirements for licensure. An individual who currently holds an initial one-year permit in marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy or psychoanalysis do not need to take any action; each permit holder will receive a revised permit reflecting the additional year. Applicants who need to apply for an extension, should submit the permit application (Form 5) and the fee ($70) at least 60 days prior to the expiration of a permit so the application may be reviewed and approved before the existing permit or extension expires.