Uso restringido de títulos para terapeutas familiares en Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Si eres terapeuta de matrimonio y familia en Míchigan, solo puedes usar ciertos títulos para que la gente sepa que estás calificado. Además, si estás en entrenamiento, hay títulos especiales que puedes usar, pero necesitas supervisión.

Es como si fueras un aprendiz de chef en un restaurante. Solo puedes cocinar bajo la supervisión de un chef calificado y no puedes decir que eres un chef independiente hasta que tengas la experiencia necesaria.

Ejemplo Práctico

María ha terminado su formación como terapeuta, pero aún no tiene su licencia completa. Durante su periodo de entrenamiento, puede utilizar el título de 'terapeuta de matrimonio y familia en prácticas' mientras trabaja bajo la supervisión de un terapeuta licenciado llamado Juan, quien se asegura de que María aprenda lo necesario.

Penalidades

Si se violan estas reglas, podrían enfrentar consecuencias legales o la revocación de la licencia.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 333.16903 - Restricted use of title; advertising; limited license; use of title during training period; use of words, titles, or letters Sec. 16903. (1) An individual licensed under this part as a marriage and family therapist shall use only the title "licensed marriage and family therapist" or "licensed marriage counselor" or the abbreviation "l.m.f.t." in representing his or her services in the practice of marriage and family therapy to the public. (2) Unless exempt under section 16905(3), only an individual licensed under this part may advertise that he or she offers marriage and family therapy; marriage or family counseling service or advice; marriage or family guidance service or advice; marriage or family relations service or advice; marriage or family problems service or advice; marriage or family relations advice or assistance; service in the alleviation of a marital or family problem; or service of similar import or effect that is included in the practice of marriage and family therapy. (3) The board may grant a limited license to an individual who has met the requirements of section 16909(a) and (b) in order to permit that individual to obtain the experience required under section 16909(c). The board shall not renew a limited license for more than 6 years. A limited licensee shall do all of the following: (a) Use only the title "limited licensed marriage and family therapist" or "limited licensed marriage counselor". (b) Not represent that he or she is engaged in the independent practice of marriage and family therapy. (c) Practice only under the supervision of a fully licensed marriage and family therapist. (d) Confine his or her practice to an organized health care setting or other arrangement approved by the board. (4) An individual engaged in obtainin