Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs

Written by a therapist for other therapists (and therapists in training) Basics of California Law takes the many nuances of California law and regulation and puts them in digestible easy-to-apply language. It covers all three of Californias major masters-level mental health professions: Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Clinical Counseling and Clinical Social Work. This eighth edition is updated to 2021 law and includes the following changes: Updated child abuse reporting requirements New independent contractor rules New rules for crisis response teams New rules for expedited license application processing New rules for required suicide prevention training Updated information on Emotional Support Animals Added information on therapist disciplinary actions Added information on intellectual property Added information on branding And more.