You may contact the BBS online at or by calling (916) 574-7830. Please indicate whether you have filed a complaint regarding this matter to the BBS or to the California Board of Psychology.
Unprofessional conduct (breach of confidence, record alteration, filing fraudulent insurance claims, misleading advertising, arrest or conviction) Office practice issues (failure to provide medical records to a patient, failure to sign a death certificate, patient abandonment.)
Complaints are used by the Attorney General's Office to learn about misconduct and to determine whether to investigate a company. However, the Attorney General's Office cannot provide legal advice or assistance to individuals.
Counseling is confidential The law in the State of California mandates that information may be appropriately shared when the following conditions exist: If you present an imminent threat of harm to yourself or others. When there is an indication of abuse of a child, dependent adult or elderly adult.
Counseling is confidential The law in the State of California mandates that information may be appropriately shared when the following conditions exist: If you present an imminent threat of harm to yourself or others. When there is an indication of abuse of a child, dependent adult or elderly adult.
Overview. The Board of Behavioral Sciences is a California state regulatory agency, responsible for licensing, examination, and enforcement of professional standards for: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Associates (AMFT) Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) Associates (ASW)
The jobs available to unlicensed clinical psychologists include clinical and counseling positions that meet the requirements of a residency program or internship. Some jobs, such as a chemical dependency counselor, social services therapist, or counselor do not require a license.
License Requirements Obtain a Qualifying Master's Degree. Electronic Transcripts. Register as an AMFT. Fingerprint Requirement. Criminal Background Check. Take and Pass the California Law and Ethics Exam. Accrue Supervised Experience. Take and Pass the LMFT Clinical Exam. Obtain LMFT license.
Yes, in California one must be licensed to practice psychotherapy. The relevant statutes are Business and Professions Code Sections 2900–2919.
You can also contact us for a consumer complaint form at (866) 503-3221. Include as much specific information as you can, including names, addresses, and phone numbers for yourself and the licensee/registrant.