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October 29

California BBS Face-to-Face Supervision Waiver Extended Again

During the COVID-19 pandemic the Board of Behavioral Sciences issued (and extended multiple times) a waiver for the face-to-face supervision requirement. This waiver has allowed Associates in any setting (including private practice) to count supervision via two-way, real-time videoconferencing. In addition, it allowed Practicum students to count telehealth hours toward their required hours of counseling. … Continued

April 23

Approved Amendment to AB-462 April 2021

Update 11/1/2021 – AB462 passed with an effective date of January 1, 2022. Assembly Bill 462 (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Act) is currently making its way through the legislative process. If the bill passes through the legislature and is signed by the Governor, APCCs will no longer be required to meet additional requirements in order … Continued

December 19

Reminder – Title Change for Interns

This is a reminder that that effective January 1, 2018 the Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Interns will be referred to as “Associate Marriage and Family Therapists” or “Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists,” and Professional Clinical Counselor Interns will be referred to as “Associate Professional Clinical Counselors” or “Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselors.” You … Continued

September 18

Title Changes for MFT Registered Interns and Professional Clinical Counselor Interns

The Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) recently announced that effective January 1, 2018, Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Interns will be referred to as “Associate Marriage and Family Therapists” or “Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists,” and Professional Clinical Counselor Interns will be referred to as “Associate Professional Clinical Counselors” or “Registered Associate Professional Clinical … Continued

July 19

LPCC & PCC Intern Scope of Practice Update

The BBS has released information about new scope of practice requirements for LPCCs and PCC Interns who wish to treat treat couples and families. These new requirements will go into effect January 1, 2017. Read More General Information FAQs How to request confirmation of approval to assess or treat couples and families

July 6

California BBS APCC FAQs

I just created an account. How do I get started? What are the weekly supervision requirements? Do I need to log supervision in a week where I only log workshop or training hours? What are the requirements for an LPCC to diagnose and treat couples and families? Do you have any tips for submitting my … Continued

July 6

California BBS APCC Tips for Submitting Hours

What do I need to submit to the BBS? Examination Eligibility Application You can download the application here Page 2 of the application provides a checklist of documents that need to be submitted (a brief summary of key items is included below) If you want to receive confirmation of receipt of your application from the … Continued

May 16

LPCC Scope of Practice for Families and Couples

Per the BBS, “Professional clinical counseling” does not include the assessment or treatment of couples or families unless the professional clinical counselor has completed all of the following:

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