Licensing and Supervision Flashcards

A California licensed therapist who changes their name must notify the BBS within:

Answer: 60 days

California BBS regulations require licensees to notify the Board of a name change within 30 days to keep their license record accurate.

Which California exam must an MFT associate pass before obtaining full licensure?

Answer: The California Law and Ethics Exam and the MFT Clinical Exam

MFT associates in California must pass two exams for licensure: the California Law and Ethics Exam and the MFT Clinical Exam administered by the BBS.

What is the scope of practice for a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California compared to an MFT?

Answer: LPCCs have restricted scope for couples and family therapy unless they have additional training endorsed by the BBS

California LPCCs require an additional BBS endorsement to provide couples and family therapy, distinguishing their scope from MFTs.

A supervisee discloses to their supervisor that they are having significant personal difficulties affecting their clinical work. The supervisor should first:

Answer: Address it in supervision, explore the impact on clients, and consider recommending personal therapy

Supervisors have a responsibility to address supervisee impairment that affects client care, which includes exploring the issue and recommending personal therapy when appropriate.

Under California law, a BBS licensee convicted of a crime must report the conviction to the BBS within:

Answer: 90 days

BBS regulations require licensees to report criminal convictions to the Board within 90 days of the conviction date.

A California MFT who wants to add telehealth services must ensure that:

Answer: Clients receiving telehealth are located in California unless the therapist holds licensure in the client's state

Therapists must hold licensure in the state where the client is physically located during telehealth sessions, meaning out-of-state clients generally require licensure in that state.