STATUTES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE PRACTICES …

STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

RELATING TO THE PRACTICES OF

PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELING ? MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ? CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK

JANUARY 2023

STEVE SODERGREN, EXECUTIVE OFFICER

STATUTES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF: PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELING MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK

ISSUED BY:

BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

1625 North Market Blvd, Suite S200 Sacramento, CA 95834

January 2023

STEVE SODERGREN EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Note to Reader

This publication is a condensed version of the statutes and regulations of the professions regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. However, it does not incorporate all sections of law contained within any of the respective codes. To access a complete and current listing of the California Codes, please visit the following websites:

Reference sources: California Statutes California Code of Regulations While every effort has been made to ensure that the book is current and accurate, readers are advised that the applicable statutes and regulations are subject to revision. Should any difference or discrepancy occur, duly enacted statutes or regulations shall take precedence over the information contained herein.

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NEW / AMENDED LAWS

The following statutes and regulations have been amended: (All sections are in the Business & Professions Code and Title 16, California Code of Regulations

unless otherwise noted)

Section Number ?27

?114.3 ?480 ?2290.5 ?4980.03 ?4980.395 ?4980.396

?4980.399

?4980.43.2

?4980.54

?4984.01 ?4989.23 ?4989.23.1

?4992.09

?4996.20 ?4996.22

?4996.23.1

?4996.23.2 ?4996.27 ?4996.27.1

?4996.28 ?4999.12 ?4999.46.2

NEW / AMENDED LAWS Business and Professions Code Change Makes technical changes references. Clarifies who the phrase "called to active duty" includes. Makes an exception for physicians regarding grounds for denial of license. Clarifies that clinical counselor trainees can provide telehealth. Corrects an errant reference. Requires 3 hours training/coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth. Makes a numbering correction. Deletes the 12-hour law and ethics coursework requirement for failed exam; requires registrants to complete 3 hours of continuing education in CA law and ethics each renewal period. Allows supervision via videoconferencing in all settings if the supervisor deems it appropriate. Includes registrants in the section outlining continuing education requirements. Updates the section on registration renewal to include certification of continuing education completion. Makes a numbering correction. Requires 3 hours training/coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth. Deletes the 12-hour law and ethics coursework requirement for failed exam; requires registrants to complete 3 hours of continuing education in CA law and ethics each renewal period. Corrects an errant reference. Includes registrants in the section outlining continuing education requirements. Allows supervision via videoconferencing in all settings if the supervisor deems it appropriate. Clarifies that an associate clinical social worker may provide services via telehealth. Makes a numbering correction. Requires 3 hours training/coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth. Updates the section on registration renewal to include certification of continuing education completion. Corrects an errant reference. Allows supervision via videoconferencing in all settings if the supervisor deems it appropriate.

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?4999.46.3

?4999.55 ?4999.66 ?4999.67 ?4999.76 ?4999.100 Penal Code ?11166 Health & Safety Code ?122318

Clarifies that a clinical counselor trainee or associate may provide services via telehealth. Deletes the 12-hour law and ethics coursework requirement for failed exam; requires registrants to complete 3 hours of continuing education in CA law and ethics each renewal period. Makes a numbering correction. Requires 3 hours training/coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth. Includes registrants in the section outlining continuing education requirements. Updates the section on registration renewal to include certification of continuing education completion. Clarifies that "suspected" child abuse or neglect means "reasonably suspected." Makes an exception to the 30-day required client-provider relationship to document need for an emotional support dog.

Title 16 CCR 16 CCR ?1807

16 CCR ?1807.2

16 CCR ?1807.3

16 CCR ?1810.1 16 CCR ?1810.2 16 CCR ?1810.5 16 CCR ?1815.8 16 CCR ?1820.5 16 CCR ?1820.7 16 CCR ?1821 16 CCR ?1833.1 16 CCR ?1887(a) 16 CCR ?1887(c) 16 CCR ?1887.1

Changes to the California Code of Regulations Specifies that the Human Sexuality additional coursework requirement must include the study of gender identity and gender dysphoria. Deletes the list of acceptable providers (replaced by new section 1810.5). Specifies that the Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting additional coursework requirement must have been met within the five (5) years prior to the date the board receives the application for licensure or renewal. Deletes the list of acceptable providers (replaced by new section 1810.5). Makes minor wording changes to the Alcoholism and Other Chemical Substance Dependency training required for licensure or renewal. Deletes the list of acceptable providers (replaced by new section 1810.5). Deletes the list of acceptable providers for the California Law and Ethics training (replaced by new section 1810.5). Deletes the acceptable providers for the Crisis or Trauma Counseling training required for LPCC licensure (replaced by new section 1810.5). Specifies acceptable providers for the above listed sections. Makes a minor nonsubstantive clarification. Deletes this section pertaining to LPCC couples and families requirements. Deletes this section pertaining to LPCC couples and families requirements. Deletes a subsection pertaining to the LPCC couples and families requirement. Deletes a subsection pertaining to the LPCC couples and families requirement. Makes minor clarifications to the definition of a continuing education (CE) course. Makes minor clarifications to the definition of a licensee's renewal periods. Clarifies that those who hold dual licensure with the board may apply the same CE course to both licenses if the course relates to both scopes of practice.

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16 CCR ?1887.2

16 CCR ?1887.3(b)

16 CCR ?1887.3(c)

16 CCR ?1887.5(e)

16 CCR ?1887.5(j)

16 CCR ?1887.5(l) 16 CCR ?1887.4 16 CCR ?1887.4.0 16 CCR ?1887.4.1 16 CCR ?1887.4.2 16 CCR ?1887.4.3 16 CCR ?1887.7 16 CCR ?1887.8 16 CCR ?1887.9 16 CCR ?1887.10 16 CCR ?1887.11 16 CCR ?1887.11.0 16 CCR ?1887.15

Makes changes to the requirements that must be met to obtain a temporary waiver of CE. This includes requiring new licensees to complete 36 hours of CE in their initial renewal period rather than 18 hours. Deletes an outdated subsection. Specifies that a course on law and ethics completed to fulfill the supervisor training requirement shall not be accepted toward meeting the regular law and ethics course required for each renewal period (may not be doublecounted), but does count toward the overall 36-hour requirement. Specifies that a licensee may claim a maximum of 18 hours by teaching courses toward CE during a single renewal period. Allows a licensee who completes an occupational analysis survey to be credited with six (6) hours of CE. Specifies the documentation required to be maintained to prove completion of allowed non-coursework types of CE activities. Deletes this outdated section pertaining to CE course content. Makes changes to CE course content requirements that must be followed by providers of CE. Makes nonsubstantive changes. Makes nonsubstantive changes. Deletes an entity that no longer exists from the list of professional associations that may act as CE providers. Deletes an outdated section pertaining to Board-approved CE providers. Deletes an outdated section pertaining to Board-approved CE providers. Deletes an outdated section pertaining to Board-approved CE providers. Deletes an outdated section pertaining to Board-approved CE providers. Deletes an outdated section pertaining to Board-approved CE providers. Makes nonsubstantive changes. Deletes an outdated section pertaining to the transition period for the Board's 2015 changes pertaining to Board approval of CE providers.

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THIS BOOKLET DOES NOT CONTAIN CHANGES MADE AFTER January 1, 2023. However, it does contain previously approved changes that take effect on July 1, 2023 as noted within this booklet. Please refer to the "Law Changes" section of the Board's website for

any changes made after this date.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE OF CALIFORNIA

CHAPTER 13. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS.................................................................. 18

ARTICLE 1. REGULATION ................................................................................................................................... 18

? 4980. NECESSITY OF LICENSE......................................................................................................................................... 18 ? 4980.01. CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAWS; NONAPPLICATION TO CERTAIN PROFESSIONALS AND EMPLOYEES; REQUIRED NOTICE TO CLIENTS ................................................................................................................ 18 ? 4980.02. PRACTICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY; APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES AND METHODS......... 19 ? 4980.03. DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 ? 4980.04. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST ACT .................................................................................... 22 ? 4980.05. EXEMPT SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 22 ? 4980.06. NONEXEMPT SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................... 22 ? 4980.08. LICENSE TITLE NAME CHANGE ........................................................................................................................ 23 ? 4980.09. REGISTRANT TITLE NAME CHANGE................................................................................................................. 23 ? 4980.10. ENGAGING IN PRACTICE ................................................................................................................................... 23 ? 4980.30. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; PAYMENT OF FEE ............................................................................................ 23 ? 4980.31. DISPLAY OF LICENSE......................................................................................................................................... 23 ? 4980.32. REQUIRED NOTICE TO CLIENTS....................................................................................................................... 24 ? 4980.34. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.......................................................................................................................................... 24 ? 4980.35. OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE APPLICATION; DUTIES OF BOARD ........................ 24 ? 4980.36. QUALIFYING DEGREE PROGRAM FOR LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION; BEGINNING GRADUATE STUDY AFTER AUGUST 1, 2012 OR COMPLETING GRADUATE STUDY AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2018......................... 25 ? 4980.37. QUALIFYING DEGREE PROGRAM FOR LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION; BEGAN GRADUATE STUDY BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2012 AND COMPLETED GRADUATE STUDY BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2018............................... 30 ? 4980.38. NOTIFICATION TO STUDENTS OF DESIGN OF DEGREE PROGRAM; CERTIFICATION OF FULFILLMENT OF REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................... 31 ? 4980.39. ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK: AGING AND LONG-TERM CARE ..................................................................... 32 ? 4980.395. REQUIRED TRAINING OR COURSEWORK: PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VIA TELEHEALTH ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32 ? 4980.396. REQUIRED COURSEWORK OR SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION..................................................................................................................................................................... 33 ? 4980.397. REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS............................................................................................................................. 34 ? 4980.398. EXAMINATION RESTRUCTURE TRANSITION SCENARIOS .......................................................................... 34 ? 4980.399. CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS: EXAMINATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ...................................... 34 ? 4980.40. QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 35 ? 4980.41. ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS; COURSEWORK OR TRAINING................................ 35 ? 4980.42. TRAINEES' SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................ 37 ? 4980.43. SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: ASSOCIATES OR TRAINEES ............................................................................ 37 ? 4980.43.1. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................. 39 ? 4980.43.2. DIRECT SUPERVISOR CONTACT; INOPERATIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 .......................................................... 39 ? 4980.43.2. DIRECT SUPERVISOR CONTACT; OPERATIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.............................................................. 40 ? 4980.43.3. SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE: ACCEPTABLE SETTINGS; ACCEPTABLE SUPERVISION PRACTICES ...... 41 ? 4980.43.4. SUPERVISEES: LOCATION OF SERVICES; MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SUPERVISEES; OVERSIGHT AGREEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 43 ? 4980.43.5. AUDITS OF SUPERVISORS ............................................................................................................................. 44 ? 4980.44. ASSOCIATE NOTICE TO CLIENT OR PATIENT; ADVERTISEMENTS .............................................................. 44 ? 4980.46. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES ......................................................................................................................... 44 ? 4980.48. TRAINEES; NOTICE TO CLIENTS OF UNLICENSED STATUS; ADVERTISEMENTS ...................................... 45 ? 4980.49. CLIENT RECORDS: RETENTION.......................................................................................................................... 45 ? 4980.50. EXAMINATION; ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; EXAMINATION RECORD RETENTION; SEVEN YEAR LIMITATION ON CLINICAL EXAMINATION................................................................................................................................................. 45 ? 4980.54. CONTINUING EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................. 46

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