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December 1

LPCC Supervised Experience Requirements – Proposed Changes Nov 2014

The BBS recently (Nov 2014 meeting) discussed new experience requirements for LPCC candidates. Please note that the BBS has not yet released minutes from the meeting and the information below is based on the discussion that occured at the November meeting as well as documents that were released prior to the meeting. The BBS has … Continued

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December 1

MFT Supervised Experience Requirements – Proposed Changes Nov 2014

The BBS recently discussed (Nov 2014 meeting) new experience requirements for MFT candidates. Please note that the BBS has not yet released minutes from the meeting and the information below is based on the discussion that occured at the November meeting as well as documents that were released prior to the meeting. The BBS has … Continued

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October 22

New record retention requirements

Starting January 1, 2015 a new bill requires California MFTs, LPCCs and LCSWs to retain the client’s health service records for a minimum of 7 years from the date therapy is terminated for any client whose therapy is terminated on or after January 1, 2015.  A minor client’s health service records must be retained for a minimum of … Continued

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October 22

New continuing education regulations

The BBS is implementing new continuing education regulations effective January 1, 2015.  The changes impact the approval process for CE providers.  Learn more by visiting the BBS website.

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October 22

California LMFTs and Registered Interns eligible as Medi-Cal providers

A new amendment adds LMFTs and Registered Interns to the list of Medi-Cal providers.  Learn more by visiting the CAMFT website.

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August 27

Do I need to submit a W2?

For hours logged on or after January 1, 2010 interns must submit a W-2 or a letter from your employer confirming that you were a volunteer.  This requirement does not apply to hours earned as a trainee or to any hours earned as an intern prior to January 1, 2010.  (applies to California MFT candidates)

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August 12

An easier way to log personal psychotherapy hours

When entering personal psychotherapy hours into TYH you can choose to enter each session individually or enter the hours in blocks (multiple sessions on a single day). Entering each session individually takes some time but it is the safest approach.  If you choose to enter the hours in blocks they will be counted correctly in … Continued

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July 28

Does the BBS limit the number of supervision hours I can claim? (MFT)

Yes!  Although the BBS does not directly limit the number of supervision hours logged, supervision hours are included within the non-counseling experience (NCE) category which has a maximum of 1,000 hours.  Once you hit the NCE category maximum additional supervision hours may not be claimed.  If you hit a category maximum TrackYourHours automatically subtracts additional … Continued

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July 28

Am I required to log supervision every week?

Trainees and interns are required to log at least one unit of supervision in each week they claim experience hours.  The ONLY exceptions are professional development hours (workshops) and personal psychotherapy hours (MFT only).  Per the BBS, “persons gaining hours pre- or post-degree must have a minimum of one (1) hour of individual supervision, OR … Continued

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June 4

The first thing to do before you start logging hours at a new site

As an MFT Trainee or Intern it is critically important to have your supervisor sign the Responsibility Statement for Supervisors before you begin earning hours.  The Responsibility Statement for Supervisors (Section 1833.1 of the California Code of Regulations) became effective on January 1, 1991, and was revised effective January 1, 1998.  The original form must … Continued

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