Montana Administrative Code

24.219.615 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-134, 37-1-141, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-141, MCA History: NEW, 1987 MAR p. 479, Eff. 5/1/87; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 1477; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1583, Eff. 7/1/06; REP, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16.

24.219.701 LMFT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a degree that: is a minimum of a master's degree in marriage and family counseling from a program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or Commission on A…

24.219.702 EXAMINATION – LMFT (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-37-201, MCA History: NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19; REP, 2024 MAR p. 279, Eff. 2/10/24.

24.219.703 LMFT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-37-201, MCA History: NEW, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16; REP, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19.

24.219.704 LMFT SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Supervised work experiencehours obtained post-degree must include: 100 individual hours, using a 20:1 ratio of client contact hours to supervision hours of which at least 75 percent are in individual supervision; group super…

24.219.705 LMFT CANDIDATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-37-205, MCA History: NEW, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16; AMD, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19; AMD, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/…

24.219.706 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST LICENSURE CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-37-205, MCA History: NEW, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16; REP, 2024 MAR p. 279, Eff. 2/10/24.

24.219.707 TEMPORARY PRACTICE PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-305, MCA History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 2158, Eff. 10/14/11; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16; REP, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19.

24.219.708 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST LICENSURE CANDIDATE ANNUAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-37-205, MCA History: NEW, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16; REP, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/8/…

24.219.709 APPLICATION TO CONVERT AN ACTIVE STATUS LICENSE TO AN INACTIVE STATUS LICENSE AND CONVERSION FROM INACTIVE TO ACTIVE STATUS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-37-101, MCA History: NEW, 2…

24.219.712 LMFT LICENSES – OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-304, 37-37-201, MCA History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 2158, Eff. 10/14/11; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16; AMD, 2019 MAR p.…

24.219.715 RENEWALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, MCA History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 2158, Eff. 10/14/11; REP, 2016 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/6/16.

24.219.801 CODE OF ETHICS - LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-22-201, 37-23-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-22-101, 37-22-201, 37-23-101, 37-23-103, MCA History: NEW, 2003 MAR p. 2294, Eff. 10/17/03; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 1477…

24.219.804 CODE OF ETHICS - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-22-201, 37-23-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-22-101, 37-22-201, 37-23-101, 37-23-103, MCA History: NEW, 2003 MAR p. 2294, Eff. 10/17/03; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 1477…

24.219.807 CODE OF ETHICS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, 37-1-319, 37-22-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, 37-1-316, 37-22-101, 37-22-201, 37-23-101, 37-37-101, MCA History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 2158, Eff. 10/14/11; AMD, 2016 MAR p. 221, Ef…

24.219.901 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-38-102, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-38-102, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19.

24.219.902 SUPERVISOR QUALIFICATIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19.

24.219.903 MILITARY TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-145, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19.

24.219.905 FEE SCHEDULE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/8/20.

24.219.907 CBHPSS AND CFPSS REQUIREMENTS CBHPSS and CFPSS must receive a minimum of one hour of face-to-face supervision and consultation for every 20 hours of work experience. No more than 40 hours of work experience may transpire without receiving the required hours of supervis…

24.219.912 CBHPSS TRAINING COURSE AND EXAMINATIONS Board-approved training courses must include an examination that must be passed. The course must provide content including but not limited to: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) core competencies; …

24.219.915 CFPSS TRAINING COURSES Board-approved training courses must be at least 40 hours in duration and include an examination that must be passed. The course must provide content including but not limited to: navigating resources and systems of care within the state of Monta…

24.219.916 CBHPSS POST-CERTIFICATION CLINICAL SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28/19.

24.219.921 APPLICATION TO CONVERT AN ACTIVE STATUS CERTIFICATE TO AN INACTIVE STATUS CERTIFICATE AND CONVERSION FROM INACTIVE TO ACTIVE STATUS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-319, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-302, 37-1-319, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/2…

24.219.923 CBHPSS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS (REPEALED) (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-304, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; AMD, 2019 MAR p. 2371, Eff. 12/28…

24.219.925 CODE OF ETHICS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, 37-1-319, 37-38-106, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, 37-1-316, 37-38-106, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/8/20.

24.219.927 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS AND CREDITS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-319, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-306, 37-1-319, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/8/20.

24.219.929 CONTINUING EDUCATION STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-319, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-306, 37-1-319, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/8/20.

24.219.931 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-306, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2020 MAR p. 1517, Eff. 8/8/20.

24.219.933 CONTINUING EDUCATION NONCOMPLIANCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, 37-1-319, 37-38-202, MCA Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, 37-1-306, 37-1-321, 37-38-202, MCA History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 444, Eff. 2/24/18; REP, 2019 MAR p. 339, Eff. 3/…

24.22.301 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-1220, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-2-1215, 53-2-1216, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 913, Eff. 4/16/10; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 852, Eff. 4/25/14; REP, 2017 MAR p. 2433, Eff. 1/1/18.

24.22.304 RECOGNITION OF A BEAR PROGRAM (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-1220, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-2-1216, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 913, Eff. 4/16/10; REP, 2017 MAR p. 2433, Eff. 1/1/18.

24.22.307 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-1220, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-2-1217, 53-2-1218, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 913, Eff. 4/16/10; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 852, Eff. 4/25/14; REP, 2017 MAR p. 2433, Eff. 1/1/18.

24.22.311 GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-1220, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-2-1217, 53-2-1218, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 913, Eff. 4/16/10; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 852, Eff. 4/25/14; REP, 2017 MAR p. 2433, Eff. 1/1/18.

24.22.316 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND LIMITATIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-1220, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-2-1217, 53-2-1218, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 913, Eff. 4/16/10; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 852, Eff. 4/25/14; REP, 2017 MAR p. 2433, Eff. 1/1/18.

24.22.321 APPEAL PROCEDURE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, 53-2-1220, MCA Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201, 53-2-1218, MCA History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 913, Eff. 4/16/10; AMD, 2014 MAR p. 852, Eff. 4/25/14; REP, 2017 MAR p. 2433, Eff. 1/1/18.

24.22.322 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply: "Conference" means a meeting, seminar, discussion, or other similar event where the principal presentation, in the format of a lecture or similar presentation, is the primary purpose, and …

24.22.327 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TRAINING In order to qualify for reimbursement, training must: be provided by an eligible training provider; and consist of: skills-based training that meets the criteria contained in (4); certifiedtraining that meets the criteria containe…

24.22.328 GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO GRANT FUNDS The employer that is seeking grant funding must pay for all training and associated expenses "up front," and then seek reimbursement from the department for eligible expenses after the training is completed. Grant funding may b…

24.22.331 GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS The department shall make available incumbent worker training grant application forms, which a business entity must complete for the purpose of applying for a grant award. The fiscal year for this program is from July 1 through June 30. A busin…

24.22.335 EVALUATION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS The department provides grant funding on a first-come, first-served basis, in accordance with the receipt by the department of a complete application for funding. As required by 53-2-1218, MCA, applications will be review…

24.22.338 AWARD OF GRANT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-1220, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-2-1217, 53-2-1218, MCA History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 2433, Eff. 1/1/18; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1074, Eff. 7/1/22.

24.22.341 CHANGES TO THE APPLICATION OR APPROVED GRANT An employer may request to amend an application by contacting the department. An amendment will change the submission date of the application. An employer may request a modification to an approved grant by submitting a modifi…

24.22.344 PAYMENT OF GRANT FUNDS Reimbursement of expenses will be made after the employer has purchased and completed the approved training as outlined on the application. The employer has 30 calendar days from the date of training completion to submit a reimbursement claim whic…

24.22.347 APPEALS An employer has the right to appeal when the department: decides not to award grant funding for incumbent worker training; or awards less grant funding than requested. If an employer disagrees with the department's decision to not approve an application, or to a…

24.22.402 INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS LIST The 2025 industry credentials list is adopted and incorporated by reference. The list is available at https://montanaworks.gov/. Authorizing statute(s): [Section 15(3) of HB 252] Implementing statute(s): [Section 15(1) of HB 252] History: NEW, …

24.22.405 INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL CREDIT EVALUATION The department reviews industry-recognized credentials against a combination of eligibility factors, requiring that multiple, but not all, of the following factors be satisfied: demonstrated connection to higher-level cre…

24.22.410 PETITION PROCESS A high school district or K-12 school district may submit proposed industry-recognized credentials on a limited basis for review and recognition to the department. The department shall make available a submission form, which a high school district or K-…

24.22.501 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-302, 39-11-304, 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.

24.22.504 GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA Implementing statute(s): 39-11-305, MCA History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2420, Eff. 12/25/20; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1315, Eff. 7/23/22.