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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 California's major masters-level mental health professions: Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Clinical Social Work.
The text includes hundreds of footnotes identifying specific articles, links, and sections of California law and regulation that serve as reference material for this text.
Reviews: Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs has been praised as "the comprehensive resource I've wanted for my graduate school courses" by Kathy Wexler, LMFT, LPCC. Diane Gehart, author of Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy, calls it "an indispensable resource for students, educators, and practicing clinicians." It is perfect for students learning about the state laws governing their profession, interns preparing for their licensing exams, and clinicians keeping current on state law.
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Reference
Caldwell, B. E. (2024). Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs (11th ed.). High Pass Education.
ISBN: 979-8986466859
About the 11th edition
Updated to 2024 California state law, with a new chapter structure and several new content areas.
Introduction
1. Scope of practice
2. Licensing
3. Supervision
4. Confidentiality
5. Documentation
6. Families and children
7. Abuse reporting
8. Technology
9. Business and marketing
10. Employment
11. Unprofessional conduct
12. Advocacy
Appendix
The 11th edition is updated to 2024 laws and regulations, and restructured to align with how instructors often use the text. Among the more substantive changes:
- Updated rules for elder and dependent adult abuse reporting
- Updated rules for involuntary hospitalization and conservatorship
- Updated rules for privileged communication
- Added information on artificial intelligence in therapy practice
- Added information on medical and family leave
- Added information on supervision documentation
- Added information on documenting medical necessity
- Added information on advocacy efforts around license exams
- Updated information on interstate compacts
- Four new "Room for Debate" segments
If you are using Basics of California Law as a required text in your class, or would like to review it for adoption consideration, you may be eligible to receive an instructor review copy at no charge. Please visit this page for additional information.
about the author
Benjamin E. Caldwell, PsyD
Dr. Caldwell is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Adjunct Faculty for California State University Northridge. He served for 10 years as Legislative and Advocacy Committee Chair for AAMFT-CA, and chaired the AAMFT workgroup that developed Best Practices in the Online Practice of Couple and Family Therapy. He has been deeply involved in policy changes impacting California mental health professionals, including the state's first-in-the-nation ban on reparative therapy for minors. He speaks around the country on issues related to ethics, technology, supervision, and professional development.
