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Workforce committee outlines phased plan to restructure licensure pathway for LMFTs, LPCCs and LCSWs
Summary
The Board’s Workforce Development Committee recommended a phased approach (primarily a Phase 1 package) to lower barriers in clinical licensure pathways, including aligning exam timelines, extending validity of experience hours from six to seven years, and preparing draft legislative language for January 2026.
The Board of Behavioral Sciences’ Workforce Development Committee reported on April 4 and presented a staff‑recommended phased plan to restructure licensure pathways for associate clinicians seeking LMFT, LPCC and LCSW licensure. Board staff said Phase 1 changes are the immediate priority and would be packaged for a legislative proposal by January 2026.
Key Phase 1 items staff recommended include setting a seven‑year limit for exam scores, moving the timeline for taking the clinical and law/ethics exams, extending registration/experience‑hours validity from six to seven years, adding exceptions to the…
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