There are more updates than usual in this update of Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. The following list doesn't cover every change -- there are hundreds of minor and technical changes, some data updates, and the like. This is a list of the more significant and substantive changes and additions, organized by chapter:
Chapter 1 (Licensing)
New law: Temporary licensure for military spouses
Added information on clinical exam performance disparities
New law: Law & Ethics training requirement
New law: Telehealth training requirement
New regulations: Continuing education changes
Expanded information on the 90-day rule
Updated information on the NCMHCE format
Added information on temporary out-of-state care
Updated information on interstate compacts
Updated “Room for Debate” about coaching
Chapter 2 (Supervision)
New law: Video supervision
Added information on addressing impairment
Added information on overtime pay
Added information on holidays
New law: Salary disclosure
Chapter 3 (Unprofessional Conduct)
Added information on public disclosure
Clarified research on apologies
Chapter 4 (Confidentiality)
Added information about so-called implied waivers
Added information on confidentiality in mandated treatment
Chapter 5 (Documentation)
Added mention of requirement to link to HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices on home page of web site
Moved & updated information on ESA letters
Added information on letters for gender-affirming care
Added information on other letters and reports
Clarified information on releasing records from family therapy involving a minor
Chapter 6 (Couples and Families)
Added information on foster parents
Added information on emancipation
Chapter 7 (Abuse Reporting)
Added information on when agencies refuse reports
Chapter 8 (Marketing)
Added information on video marketing
Chapter 9 (Technology)
Added information on telehealth training
Added information on app-based therapy
Chapter 10 (Advocacy)
Added information on attending BBS meetings
Updated information on online advocacy
