Montana Code 37-39-307. Candidates for licensure or certification
37-39-307. Candidates for licensure or certification. (1) A person who has completed the education requirements of 37-39-308, 37-39-309, 37-39-310, or 37-39-311 but who has not completed the supervised work experience may apply for licensure as a candidate.
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-39-307
- Approved examination: means a standardized test or examination of behavioral health knowledge, skills, and abilities that is approved by the board. See Montana Code 37-39-102
- Board: means the board of behavioral health provided for in 2-15-1744. See Montana Code 37-39-102
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Supervised work experience: means work in a behavioral health field after receipt of the required degree and license but under:
(a)the supervision of an approved supervisor; and
(b)terms and conditions prescribed by the board by rule. See Montana Code 37-39-102
(2)A candidate shall submit a training and supervision plan.
(3)On completion of the supervised work experience, the candidate may apply to take any approved examination for the licensure level the individual seeks to practice.
(4)The board shall limit the number of years a person may be licensed as a candidate under this section.
(5)On passage of an approved examination, the candidate must apply for licensure in order to continue to practice.