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May 23
Intern registration number tips
Did you know that if your first intern registration number only lasts for 6 years? In fact, many interns overlook that their intern registration is completely expiring- because the Board of Behavioral Sciences may not send you an intern number renewal. Why? Because you will be required to apply for a completely new intern number … Continued
Continue reading >May 22
TrackYourHours has a new look
Today we went live with a refresh of our website. The main page has been completely redesigned. The dashboard has been expanded to provide a better user experience; it now includes weeks of supervision, a listing of your alerts and our Twitter and Facebook feeds. A support tab that hovers on the left side of … Continued
Continue reading >May 21
May 7
Responsibility Statement for Supervisors (BBS)
Before you begin your clinical experience you are required to have your supervisor sign the Responsibility Statement for Supervisors. You must retain the original of this form and submit it with your application to the BBS. You can download the form at the links pasted below. MFT: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/mft/mfrespon.pdf LCSW: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/lcs/lcrespon.pdf LPCC: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/lpc/lpc_suprespon.pdf
Continue reading >May 3
I totaled the hours on my Summary Report and the total is different than my recorded/valid total; why? (California MFT)
Users will occasionally sum all of the hours on the Summary Report on the Reports & Forms tab and compare that total to the Valid total reported by TYH. You cannot sum the hours on the Summary Report because it includes categories that duplicate hours. For example, the non-counseling experience category is listed on the … Continued
Continue reading >May 2
Tips for submitting your application to the BBS
The following information is applicable to MFT, LCSW and LPCC candidates submitting to the BBS Review your hours carefully to ensure you have enough cushion above the total required by the BBS. There is always a possibility that the BBS will exclude some of the hours that you submit. It is important to review the … Continued
Continue reading >May 2
Should I use a binder and/or tabs when submitting my paperwork to the BBS?
We have spoken to the BBS about this issue and they have stated that they do not want the application submitted in a binder and they do not want you to use tabs. Their preference is that you submit all of your paperwork with the application on top. If you are sending a return self-addressed … Continued
Continue reading >April 25
April 19
How do I indicate the status of hours that I enter into TrackYourHours?
One of the most powerful features of TrackYourHours is that the software automatically assigns the appropriate status (pre-degree, post-degree, trainee, trainee in practicum, post-degree with application pending for intern registration, or registered intern) to your hours based on the dates you enter on the School & Status Information tab.
Continue reading >April 17
How do I log and report personal psychotherapy hours? (California MFT)
How do I log and report personal psychotherapy hours? (California MFT) The BBS allows you to claim up to 100 personal psychotherapy hours and they apply a 3:1 multiplier to these hours (each hour logged counts as 3 hours so you can get credit for 300 hours if you log 100). TrackYourHours tracks the personal … Continued
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