CLEE Licensing and Supervision 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

90 days

Answer

6 months

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The California Law and Ethics Exam and the MFT Clinical Exam

Answer

The EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)

Answer

Only the National Counselor Examination (NCE)

Answer

The USMLE Step 1

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

LPCCs may work with couples and families without restriction

Answer

LPCCs and MFTs have identical scopes of practice

Answer

LPCCs may only treat adults with individual therapy

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Immediately terminate the supervisory relationship

Answer

File a complaint with the BBS

Answer

Ignore it as personal matters are outside supervision scope

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

They obtain a separate telehealth license from the BBS

Answer

Telehealth sessions do not count toward supervised hours

Answer

All telehealth platforms must be approved by the BBS