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Board of Behavioral Sciences launches education-review and outreach push for schools and licensure applicants
Summary
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences announced a comprehensive review of education requirements for LMFT and LPCC applicants, formed an outreach and education committee, and offered step‑by‑step guidance for students on registration, the 90‑day rule, Breeze accounts and proof of coursework.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences updated schools and licensure applicants in a video presentation, announcing a comprehensive review of education requirements for marriage and family therapists and professional clinical counselors and the creation of an outreach and education committee aimed at improving communication with schools and students.
The moves are intended to reduce confusion about program requirements and help students complete registration and supervised experience correctly, board leaders said.
Executive Officer Steve Sodergren said the board has “started a comprehensive review of the education requirements for both in state and out of state LMFT and LPCC applicants,” led by the workforce development committee. He said the review will assess course timing, length and content and consider “the feasibility of standardizing these requirements across all applicants and considering a process for approving educational programs.” The goal, he added, is “to establish a more consistent and equitable framework, which will reduce confusion regarding the…
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