How to Serve as a Clinical Supervisor in New Hampshire as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Serving as a clinical supervisor in New Hampshire allows Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to mentor the next generation, strengthen the profession, and advance their own careers. The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice outlines very specific requirements for supervisors—both for initial approval and for ongoing renewal.

✅ Supervisor Eligibility Requirements

According to N.H. Admin. Code Mhp 302.03, to qualify as a clinical supervisor you must:

Education/Training (Complete one of the following):

• Complete a graduate-level course in clinical supervision;

• Hold a clinical supervision certificate approved by:

  • Association for Clinical Pastoral Education

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

  • American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)

  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT);

• Complete 12 CE hours in clinical supervision before beginning a supervisory relationship (from an approved Category A activity under Mhp 402.02).

Licensure & Experience

• Be a currently licensed MFT in New Hampshire.

• Have at least 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience.

• Hold an active, non-probationary license with no disciplinary actions in the past 5 years.

No Dual or Familial Relationships

• Supervisors cannot be related to their supervisees (spouse, parent, child, sibling, in-law) or have a dual relationship that could impair objectivity.

📖 Source: New Hampshire Administrative Code. Mhp 302.03 – Supervisor Requirements.

🔄 Ongoing / Renewal CE Requirements

Board-approved clinical supervisors in New Hampshire must comply with the state’s continuing education requirements to maintain both their LMFT license and their supervisor approval status. Continuing education biannual renewal requirements are outlined in Mhp 402 and related statutory provisions.

Continuing Education Requirements (Mhp 402.01)

LMFTs must complete 40 CE hours every 2 years:

• At least 30 hours must be from Category A

• Up to 10 hours may be from Category B

• At least 6 Category A hours must be in Ethics

• At least 3 Category A hours must be in Suicide Prevention

Additional Requirement for Board-Approved Supervisors

Under Mhp 402.01(a):

• Board-approved supervisors must complete at least 6 Category A CE hours in clinical supervision during each two-year renewal cycle.

This is a supervisor-specific requirement in addition to general LMFT renewal requirements.

Suicide Prevention Requirement

Under Mhp 402.01(d) and RSA 330-A:10, XI:

• At least 3 of the 40 CE hours must be in suicide prevention.

• These hours must be from Category A*.

• Training must come from a nationally recognized, evidence-based, or best practices organization and address suicide prevention, intervention, or post-vention, including how mental illness, substance use disorders, trauma, or interpersonal violence impact suicide risk.

Home Study / Self-Study Limitations

Under Mhp 402.04.2(a):

• Up to 30 of the required 40 CE hours may be completed through qualifying home study or self-study formats.

• The remaining CE hours must be obtained through other qualifying formats as defined in the administrative rules.

Licensees are responsible for verifying current CE format definitions and limits at the time of renewal.

*Category A & Category B Examples

Further definitions are found in Mhp 402.04.

Category A examples include:

• CE sponsored by approved professional associations (e.g., APA, NASW, NBCC, AAMFT, AMHCA, ACA, ASWB, AMA)

• Graduate-level psychology or counseling coursework

• Approved syllabus development or course updates

Category B examples include:

• Professional seminars not qualifying as Category A

• Publication of a professional book (up to 6 hours)

• Publication of a journal article (up to 5 hours)

📖 Official Source:
New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure & Certification. Adopted Rule Text – Mhp 400 Series (Mental Health Practice).

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

• Unapproved supervision agreement
  Supervision hours will not count unless the Supervision Agreement is submitted to and approved by the Board before supervision begins.

• Improper documentation
  Missing meeting records, unsigned agreements, or failure to specify goals can cause hours to be rejected.

• Supervisor not eligible
  If you haven’t completed the required 12 CE hours in supervision, or if you’re under disciplinary action, your supervision is invalid.

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

The Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) offers high-quality continuing education (CE) designed to help you meet New Hampshire’s supervision training requirements—both before beginning supervision and for ongoing license renewal.

Note: TCI provides continuing education courses only and does not offer university-level graduate coursework.

🔑 Recommended Courses

• For Initial Supervisor Training (12 Hours Required Before Supervising):

  ✅ 15 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle
  The 15 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle fulfills and exceeds New Hampshire’s 12-hour clinical supervision CE requirement before beginning supervision, making it an ideal choice for new supervisors. This bundle covers essential topics such as ethics, supervision methods, and telesupervision.

• For Ongoing CE Requirements (40 CE Hours Every 2 Years, Up to 30 Hours Self-Study):

  ✅ 30 CE Clinical Supervision Training Bundle
  Provides structured, advanced supervision training to satisfy most ongoing supervisor CE requirements. (Note: This bundle does not include the required suicide prevention hours).
  May be applied toward:

  • The 6 required supervision hours
  • General Category A CE requirements
  New Hampshire permits up to 30 of the required 40 CE hours to be completed via qualifying home-study formats under Mhp 402.04.2(a).

   

• For Both Initial 12 Hours and Renewal Requirements:

  ✅ Clinical Supervision Certificate Program
  A comprehensive training series covering:

  • Core supervision competencies
  • Ethics
  • Cultural responsiveness
  • Documentation
  • Advanced supervision models
  • Telesupervision
  
  This program may be used to:
  • Meet the 12-hour initial supervision requirement
  • Satisfy the 6-hour supervision renewal requirement
  • Fulfill portions of the 40-hour renewal cycle
  • Apply toward Ethics CE requirements
  (Note: This program does not include the required suicide prevention hours).

   

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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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