How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Alaska as a Marriage and and Family Therapist (MFT)

If you’re a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in Alaska looking to become an approved clinical supervisor, you’re stepping into a role that shapes the future of the profession. Before you begin supervising, it’s crucial to understand Alaska’s clinical supervisor requirements, including what qualifies you, how to stay in good standing, and how to avoid costly mistakes that could invalidate supervision hours. This guide walks you through the current rules, directly cites official regulations, and offers practical next steps—including how the Telehealth Certification Institute can help you meet your continuing education (CE) needs.

✅ Supervisor Eligibility Requirements

To become an approved clinical supervisor in Alaska, MFTs must meet the criteria outlined in 12 AAC 19.210 of the Alaska Administrative Code. According to state regulations:

12 AAC 19.210. Approved Supervisors
(a) The board will approve as a supervisor for a person acquiring supervised experience under AS 08.63.100 a person who:
(1) submits a complete application on a form provided by the department;
(2) is licensed under AS 08.63 and has practiced marital and family therapy for at least five years, including two years after being licensed;
(3) has not been disciplined for unethical conduct;
(4) has not been the subject of an unresolved complaint or disciplinary action; and
(5) has successfully completed at least six contact hours of continuing education in clinical supervision within the two years immediately before the date of the supervisor application.

📄 12 AAC 19.210. Approved Supervisors, Alaska Administrative Code.

🔄 Ongoing/Renewal Continuing Education Requirements

Once you’re approved, Alaska requires supervisors to continue their training to maintain eligibility.

12 AAC 19.210(c)
“To maintain approval under AS 08.63.120 and this section, a supervisor shall document at the time of license renewal that during the concluding license period the supervisor completed at least two contact hours of continuing education related to the practice of supervising a marital and family therapist.”
These contact hours may be used to meet the total continuing education requirements for each license renewal under 12 AAC 19.310.

📄 12 AAC 19.210(c). Approved Supervisors, Alaska Administrative Code.

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

Supervision hours can be denied—even retroactively—if supervisors or supervisees fail to follow board requirements. Here are the main issues:

• ❌ Supervisees Not Properly Registered
  Supervision hours only count after the supervisee’s plan has been submitted and approved. Starting supervision too early is a frequent—and costly—error.

• 📝 Inadequate Documentation
  Accurate logs of supervision (including dates, duration, topics, and evaluations) must be maintained. Without them, hours may not be accepted by the board.

• 🚫 Supervisor Was Not Qualified at the Time
  If you didn’t meet the board’s requirements during the period of supervision—especially regarding CE—you risk invalidating your supervisee’s hours.

📘 How the Telehealth Certification Institute Helps You Meet Supervision CE Requirements

At the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI), we make it easy for behavioral health professionals to fulfill their clinical supervision CE requirements—whether you need hours for initial approval or renewal.

🧩 Recommended Courses:

• ✅ 10 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle
  Ideal for meeting initial 6-hour supervision training requirements. This bundle provides 10 CE hours and covers foundational supervision topics such as supervision models, cultural competence, and supervisory best practices.

• ✅ Individual Clinical Supervision CE Courses
  Perfect for 2-hour renewal requirements. Browse our catalog of individual clinical supervision CE courses and select the topics that best match your professional development needs.

• ✅ Clinical Supervision Certificate (CSC) Program
  Looking for in-depth, comprehensive training? Our CSC program provides 49 CE hours and covers all essential clinical supervision competencies—exceeding both initial and renewal CE requirements.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

“The information provided in this article is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Licensing and supervision requirements may change, and interpretations may vary. It is the responsibility of each individual to verify the current rules and qualifications directly with their state licensing authority.”

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