Is it time to start preparing for face-to-face supervision? (California BBS)
The short answer is yes. During the COVID-19 pandemic the Board of Behavioral Sciences issued (and extended multiple times) a waiver...
Proposed Amendments to Assembly Bill 462 (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Act)
Assembly Bill 462 (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Act) is currently making its way through the legislative process. If the bill...
Can a Registered Associate in California receive a stipend?
In California, Registered Associates must fall under one of the classifications below for their employment status at a site. The biggest...
The BBS will be increasing their fees on January 1, 2021
The BBS has announced that they will be increasing their fees on January 1, 2021. Learn More by reading the FAQ released by the BBS.
Extension to Waiver for Face-to-Faced Supervision
The BBS order waiving face-to-face training and supervision requirements that was originally set to expire on July 5, 2020 has been...
BBS Allows Scanned Forms
The BBS has always required original forms with wet signatures to be submitted with the application for licensure. The BBS hosted a FB...
California DCA issues a waiver allowing video supervision for MFT Trainees, AMFTs, APCCs & ASWs
The California DCA has issued a waiver allowing BBS registrants (MFT Trainees, AMFTs, APCCs and ASWs) in all work settings to receive...
US HHS Announcement of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications
What Telehealth Platforms Can I Use? HHS states that covered health care providers can use any non-public facing remote communication...
Have the continuing education requirements changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
7/1/2020 UPDATE - On July 1, 2020 the BBS extended this waiver until August 31, 2020. Per the BBS, licensees who are need to renew...
New Suicide Assessment and Intervention Requirement
Per the BBS (https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/legupdate_18.pdf) there is a new requirement regarding suicide risk assessment and intervention...
