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Board of Behavioral Sciences outlines steps to expand workforce, tighten telehealth privacy
Summary
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences told a joint Assembly–Senate sunset hearing it is pursuing exam alignment, streamlined licensure pathways and new telehealth safeguards while noting workforce shortages and supervision bottlenecks.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences told a joint Assembly–Senate sunset review hearing that it is pursuing several changes to speed entry of mental‑health professionals into practice and to protect consumers who use telehealth.
Board President Chris Jones said the board’s licensed population grew about 25% over four years and the body is focused on workforce development and license‑pathway reforms to address shortages, particularly in rural areas. “As the demand for behavioral health services continues to grow, we’re committed to ensuring that our regulations and policies allow Californians to access the highest quality mental health services,” Jones said.
Why it matters: Committee members pressed the board on two linked priorities — clearing…
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