New Jersey § 45:8b-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:8b-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:8b-5.
Except as provided in sections 6 and 8 of P.L.1968, c. 401 ( C.45:8B-6 and 8), a person who is not licensed under this act, shall not advertise the performance
of marriage and family therapy services or represent himself to be a licensed practicing
marriage and family therapist, use a title or description, including the following
titles: marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; an associate marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; a family counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a family guidance counselor,
therapist, advisor or consultant; a marriage guidance counselor, therapist, advisor
or consultant; a family relations counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a
marriage relations counselor, therapist, advisor or consultant; a marriage counselor,
therapist, advisor or consultant; or any other name, style or description denoting
that the person so engages in marriage and family therapy. Except as otherwise specifically provided in sections 6 and 8 of P.L.1968, c. 401
( C.45:8B-6 and 8), only a person licensed under this act shall advertise the performance of
marriage and family therapy or counseling services; use a title or description such
as marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; an associate marriage and family therapist, counselor, advisor or consultant; a family guidance counselor, therapist, advisor, or consultant; a family relations
counselor, therapist, advisor, or consultant; a marriage counselor, therapist, advisor
or consultant; or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is
a licensed marriage and family therapist; or licensed to practice marriage and family
therapy. The use by a person who is not licensed under this act of such terms, whether in
titles or descriptions or otherwise, is not prohibited by this act except when in
connection with the offer to practice or the practice of marriage and family therapy
as defined in subsection (b) of section 2 of P.L.1968, c. 401 ( C.45:8B-2 ). Use of such terms in connection with professional activities other than the rendering
of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals for a fee, monetary
or otherwise, shall not be construed as implying that a person is licensed under this
act or as an offer to practice or as the practice of marriage and family therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:8b-5
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