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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLEE - California Law and Ethics Exam Practice Test

CLEE - California Law and Ethics Exam Practice Test

CLEE Licensing and Supervision 3