AAMFT is pleased to announce that the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) has joined as a partner in Access MFTs, the AAMFT-led strategic portability initiative launched in fall of 2022.
Designed to reduce barriers to licensure portability for MFTs across the United States, the Access MFTs plan utilizes a model of licensure portability that allows for flexibility to address unique challenges and environments in each state. With this strategy, the goal is rapid advancement for the MFT profession, addressing areas where MFTs are working and want to work as a priority.
“While California did recently address its portability laws for MFTs in attempts to streamline the process, there are still significant barriers that our professionals experience, whether it is in moving to another state or pursuing multi-state licensure. Perhaps the greatest of these is the use of the California licensing exam as opposed to the AMFTRB national exam preferred by most states. CAMFT looks forward to working with AAMFT and our valuable partners in California to advocate for a transition to the national exam as part of the Access MFTs effort,” commented Joy Alafia, CAMFT Executive Director
“Easier licensure portability is a vital issue for not only our MFTs but also the public where demand for mental health services is incredibly high. We are thrilled to welcome CAMFT as a partner in these efforts and look forward to many other MFT-affiliated organizations joining us in the future,” remarked Chris Michaels, AAMFT CEO.