Licensing and Supervision Flashcards

Which of the following is required for a California BBS licensee to renew their license?

Answer: Completing continuing education (CE) hours as required by the BBS

California BBS licensees must complete required continuing education hours — typically 36 hours per renewal period for MFTs — to renew their license.

Under California law, practicing psychotherapy without a license or registration is a:

Answer: Misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances

Unlicensed practice of psychotherapy in California violates Business and Professions Code §4980.02 and can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.

A California MFT supervisor has an ethical and legal obligation to ensure their supervisee's clients receive:

Answer: Adequate care, and the supervisor bears legal responsibility for supervisee conduct

Supervisors bear vicarious liability for supervisee conduct and are responsible for ensuring clients receive adequate and appropriate care.

When must a California MFT disclose their license status to clients?

Answer: At the outset of treatment as part of informed consent disclosures

California law requires therapists to provide clients with information about their license type and status as part of the required disclosure statement at the start of treatment.

An MFT associate must use which designation when identifying themselves to clients?

Answer: MFT Associate or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

California updated the title to 'Associate Marriage and Family Therapist' (AMFT) — using the term 'intern' is no longer permitted as it may be misleading to clients.

How many hours of the 3,000 required supervision hours for MFT licensure must be direct supervisor contact?

Answer: At least 100 hours

California Business and Professions Code §4980.43 requires at least 104 hours of direct supervisor contact (individual or group) within the 3,000 supervised hours.