CLEE Licensing and Supervision 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Passing a written renewal exam every two years

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Submitting a new background check at every renewal

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Completing 500 additional supervised hours

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances

Answer

Civil infraction with no criminal penalties

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Violation handled only by the BBS administratively

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Minor regulatory violation with a small fine

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Services identical in quality to what a licensed therapist would provide

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Only a basic level of care until the supervisee is licensed

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Documentation only, since treatment responsibility lies with the supervisee

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

At the outset of treatment as part of informed consent disclosures

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Only when a client specifically asks

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Only in writing on the office door or waiting room

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Disclosure is recommended but not required

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

MFT Associate or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

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Registered Psychological Assistant

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

At least 100 hours

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At least 52 hours

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At least 250 hours

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At least 500 hours