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AB 1758 was signed by the Governor and is effective 8/29/22. The bill allows supervision via two-way, real time videoconferencing between a supervisor and a supervisee in all settings. FAQ will be posted to our website today. Read the entire bill
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The Board would like to express its gratitude to all our licensees and associates for your dedication and service to Californians.
BBS Office will be closed November 24 & 25
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ATTENTION - We have just been notified the “face 2 face” training & supervision rqmnts 4 ASW's, AMFT's & APCC's has been xtnd until 8/31/22. Please monitor the DCA waiver page for official notice later this week.
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JUST IN!!!
DCA has extended the Face to Face Training and Supervision Requirement Waiver for AMFT'S, APCC'S & ASW'S to 3/31/22.
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BBS Seventh Extension of Face-To-Face Training and Supervision Waiver – extends by 61 days (to August 31) the order waiving “face-to-face” training and supervision requirements for marriage family therapists, professional clinical counselors, and clinical social workers.
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JUST ANNOUNCED BBS Ext of Face-To-Face Training and Supervision Waiver – extends by 61 days (to 12/31) the order waiving “face-to-face” training and supervision requirements for marriage family therapists, professional clinical counselors, and clinical social workers.
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Hi Everyone! 👋 I'm Andrea Patrick, Lisa's replacement. I have taken on her previous role with social media as well as many other duties. I previously worked at BBS as an LMFT Evaluator & Lead LMFT Analyst a few years ago. I am very happy to be back especially in this position!
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current Processing dates - Y'all don't read anything I write here, so here are your dates. For those that do, if your app was receive within the dates listed and you have not been notified of an outcome, please be patient until we've FINISHED your date. 😎
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time.
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Applications received through the dates listed below have been processed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your email/mail for communication from the Board.
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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AB 1758 was signed by the Governor and is effective 8/29/22. The bill allows supervision via two-way, real time videoconferencing between a supervisor and a supervisee in all settings. FAQ
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Applicants-when applying please consider the email address you provide the Board. We recommend you NOT use your school account. Keep in mind, the email account you may currently have with your school may not be available to you in the future & you might miss important info.
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Eff 7/1/23, BBS will require both applicants for licensure and licensees to have completed a min of 3 hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which must include law and ethics related to telehealth. More:
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Reminder for all NEW and current associates - Once registered you MUST attempt the L&E exam at least ONCE each renewal cycle to be eligible to renew UNTIL you pass. Once passed you don't need to take it again. AND your renewal is a separate fee from the L&E exam.
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Eff 7/1/23, BBS will require both applicants for licensure and licensees to have completed a min of 3 hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which must include law and ethics related to telehealth. More:
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If you submitted your app after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time.
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With a shortage of mental health professionals, California is one step closer to easing the process for new Behavioral Sciences licensees transferring from another state.
@SenatorPatBates
#BehavioralSciences
#MentalHealthProfessionals
For new Californians, transferring a professional license from another state is difficult, which can deprive CA of the services of well-qualified professionals.
I'm grateful a Senate committee approved my SB 679 to update the law: .
#caleg
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*** DUE TO EXTREME HEAT IN SACRAMENTO TODAY - BBS OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC *** We hope to open again tomorrow.
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Through December 2022, diagnosis questions on the LMFT Written Clinical Examination and the Licensed Educational Psychologist Written Examination will be referenced to DSM-5. Beginning in January, 2023, diagnosis questions on these examinations will be referenced from DSM-5-TR.
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Staff is currently processing the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If you submitted your app after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time.
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Attention - If you are submitting an app for both APCC & AMFT, it is recommended you submit them separately. And, you can include a self addressed stamped envelope which we will date stamp and return to you so you know the app has been received.
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Join us in supporting World Mental Health Day! Together, we can support and champion mental health awareness and action.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#mentalhealthmatters
Consumer Resources:
Verify a Mental Health Professional license:
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Processing dates - The 12 LMFT EXAM apps still open from postmark 12/31 were not RECEIVED until later in Jan or early Feb, possible USPS issue. But for the most part, all the apps from Dec have been completed and dates are moving on.
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Processing date - remember SUBMISSION date in Breeze is the date we clear your payment. We process based on the RECIEVED date, which is not visible in Breeze - CORRECTED dates for LCSW below.
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time. ** LPCC upgrades takes about 45 business days from date rcvd
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HCAI Scholarship Program Application Cycles Open:
Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program & Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program apps due February 24, 2023
Visit the HCAI website
BBS resources:
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Reminder to supervisors - Submit the Supervisor Self-Assessment form.
Existing Supervisors (served as a supervisor PRIOR to January 1, 2022) must submit the form by January 1, 2023. Click the link below for the form instructions.
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On December 7, 2022 from 12pm to 1 p.m. (CST), ASWB will be hosting a webinar for social work educators on its suite of free resources to help prepare students for the licensing exams. For more details please click here visit ASWB's website, .
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** It appears the 'shortener' doesn't work, so I'm reposting with the actual links 😃
Future LCSW's >
Future LMFT's >
Future LPCC's >
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Staff is currently processing the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time.
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Wed processing dates - If your app was sent in BEFORE the dates listed it should be complete now. Please check Breeze to see if your app is still pending (deficient) or has disappeared (approved). Out of state applicants are grouped into the exam bundles for their license type.
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates below, your app should be processed soon. If you submitted your app after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time, but keep watching
@BBS_California
for additional updates.
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At approximately 10:15 this morning, we were notified 2 waivers will be extended. Actual documents will be posted to our website when available. A summary is provided here for now.
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Sorry for the late post - see current dates being worked on.
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📣Applicants: Check out the new tip sheet on our FAQ's page!
💡10 Tips for a Smoother Licensing Process
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Apps rcvd BEFORE or ON THE DATES below have been completed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, check your email/mail for communication from BBS or testing vendor. If your app was rcvd AFTER the dates listed, it has not been evaluated yet.
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Our sincere appreciation to applicants, registrants, and licensees for their exceptional patience during this past busy season. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to mental health professionals for their unwavering commitment to supporting others during challenging times.
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The Board is committed to keeping you informed and empowered. We've just added a new Guidance Document on the Use of Online-Only Therapy Platforms for Psychotherapy! Visit:
#OnlineTherapy
#MentalHealthMatters
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Wed Processing - I had to push back a few dates based on feedback last week. FYI-If it has NOT been over 6 weeks since your PAYMENT was processed I can't provide an update. Everyone needs to be patient during graduation season.
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates below, your app should be processed soon. If you submitted your app after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time, but keep watching
@BBS_California
for additional updates.
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Staff is currently processing the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time. ** APCC upgrades to LPCC take about 45 days
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Applications received through the dates listed below have been processed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your email/mail for communication from the Board.
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Apps rcvd BEFORE or ON THE DATES below have been completed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, check your email/mail for communication from BBS or testing vendor. If your app was rcvd AFTER the dates listed, it has not been evaluated yet.
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The Board’s Supervision-Related Regulations have been approved and take effect January 1, 2022. For the text of all of the changes, see the Adopted Text >
We will also provide an FAQ in the coming weeks as the effective date approaches
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Because it appears COVID may be around for awhile, we are cleaning up our website a bit. All COVID waivers & FAQ's will now be located in the link at the top of the page. Check there frequently for waiver updates.
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New supervisor forms have been updated to our website under FORMS on the following pages
LMFT -
LCSW -
LPCC -
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Processing dates - Typically, applications can take up to 3 months to be processed, exception right now is the LMFT exam app due to the 850+ apps received in 12/2020 (avg is 250). Payments can take up to 4 wks to be processed from date received.
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The Board can only accept hours of experience for licensure that are earned within the six (6) years prior to the date the Board receives your Application for Licensure. The only exception, for MFT Trainees, is up to 500 supervised hours obtained while enrolled in practicum.
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Applications received through the dates listed below have been processed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your email/mail for communication from the Board.
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If you submitted your app after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time, but keep watching
@BBS_California
for additional updates.
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Wed processing dates - Please note, I will NOT provide an update to your app unless your postmark date was BEFORE these dates. Thank you. Provide your registration number if your postmark date is BEFORE
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Student Loan Repayment Program - Application dates July 15, 2020 - September 15, 2020. Details about the program are available here, . You can also find information on BBS website under RESOURCES/GENERAL INFO/RECOMMENDED LINKS -
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Processing dates - Important note LMFT dates may not move much due to the sheer volume of apps (over 600 for the dates listed) and employee schedules. We understand the importance and are working hard to process these.
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JUST IN!!!
DCA has extended the Face to Face Training and Supervision Requirement Waiver for AMFT'S, APCC'S & ASW'S to 3/31/22. We have confirmed this is retroactive to 12/31/21.
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HCAI Behavioral Health Programs has grant program application cycles open, . Visit the link for specific details.
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Surprise! We have processing dates! And we have left October in the dust. During this uncertain time, please know we ARE STILL evaluating the applications as they are received. I believe we are gaining ground on our licensing & exam apps as the newer evaluators gain experience.
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Continuing education hours can only be earned from an accredited university, a Board recognized provider or a provider approved by a CE approval agency. The list of Board recognized providers and approval agencies is available on the continuing education page of the BBS website…
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If you submitted your app after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time, but keep watching
@BBS_California
for additional updates.
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Current processing dates - Breeze will be down tonight from 9pm - 4am for maintenance, please plan accordingly. Teams are continuing to work on the application received on the dates listed. No info has been received about any waiver extensions.
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We want our licensees & stakeholders to remain safe during these storms and have the most up to date information. Follow
@Cal_OES
or visit & local emergency mgmt agencies for updates & resources.
#WinterWeather
#ListosCalifornia
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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A Bay Area teacher uses this method to check on the mental health status of her students. More on the DCA Blog:
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Apps rcvd BEFORE or ON THE DATES below have been completed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, check your email/mail for communication from BBS or testing vendor. If your app was rcvd AFTER the dates listed, it has not been evaluated yet.
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Apps rcvd BEFORE or ON THE DATES below have been completed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, check your email/mail for communication from BBS or testing vendor. If your app was rcvd AFTER the dates listed, it has not been evaluated yet.
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Current processing dates - LMFT exam apps have moved to the last few days of the month. Please keep in mind, we still have about 400 apps in these last few days of the month.
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Wed Processing Dates - HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY! BBS is closed today. We will return tomorrow to assist you.
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IMPORTANT Eff 1/1/23, AB 1759 (Ch 520, Statutes of 2022), makes 2 important changes that all registrants need to be aware of:
1. New annual CE requirements for registration renewal 2. Changes to the California L&E re-exam process
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Apps rcvd BEFORE or ON THE DATES below have been completed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, check your email/mail for communication from BBS or testing vendor. If your app was rcvd AFTER the dates listed, it has not been evaluated yet.
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Wednesday Processing dates - I apologize for the late post, but I believe you may be happy with the dates today!
** Remember, if an application which was previously 'pending' has now disappeared from view, it has been APPROVED and you will be notified soon.
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Associate Registration Renewal Requirements:
📚Continuing Education
📝CA Law and Ethics Exam
📆Renewal Application and Fee
For renewal and continuing education details, visit: .
For CA Law and Ethics Exam details, visit: .
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Apps rcvd BEFORE or ON THE DATES below have been completed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, check your email/mail for communication from BBS or testing vendor. If your app was rcvd AFTER the dates listed, it has not been evaluated yet.
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Wed. Processing Dates - We have been making progress on the AMFT applications. Remember, if your application was postmarked PRIOR to the date listed, an evaluator is currently working on your file. The dates below are the NEXT dates to be pulled.
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LATE POST Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time. ** APCC upgrades to LPCC take about 45 days
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time.
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Wed process dates - If you mailed your app BEFORE the date listed and your app has not been completed, you may request a status check, but please INCLUDE YOUR REGISTRATION OR FILE #. Initial app backtracked due to a cashiering batch being corrected/released
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Associates can now apply for the INITIAL law and ethics exam online at .
Be sure to select the appropriate associate number when applying, using the dropdrown list from the Manage Your License Information.
Technical support: (855) 227-9633.
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We have movement on many dates! Our evaluators are getting in their telecommuting groove and busting out the work. Of course we aren't out of the woods yet, but we have definitely made progress.
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time. ** APCC upgrades to LPCC take about 45 days
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Current processing dates - Dates are moving along, LMFT exam & oos apps are moving along. Although the dates may not have changed, many apps received on these dates have been completed. We have a goal of getting these last few days done by the end of May.
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The newly required Supervisor Self-Assessment Report form is now available on the Board’s website at the link below. This form is for the purpose of affirming a licensee’s qualifications to be a supervisor.
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Many questions we have been fielding lately could be answered by reading these documents on our website
Future LCSW's >
Future LMFT's >
Future LPCC's >
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Staff is currently working the dates listed. If your app was rcvd PRIOR to these dates, please check your emails/mail for communication from the Board. Staff is not able to provide status checks on apps still pending review. * APCC upgrades can take up to 45 business days *
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Current dates - If your app was received during the dates listed, your app should be processed soon. If your app was received after the dates listed below, the board will not be able to provide an update at this time. ** APCC upgrades to LPCC take about 45 days
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APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
BBS announces the appointment of Stephen Sodergren as its new executive officer, effective March 3, 2021. Mr. Sodergren has been serving as BBS’s interim executive officer since the retirement of former executive officer Kim Madsen in December.
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