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October 8

When will the BBS licensing exams include content from the DSM-5?

The BBS has indicated that they expect to include content from the DSM-5 beginning December 1, 2014 for LCSW candidates and January 1, 2015 for LMFT candidates and .

August 30

Tips for submitting your application to the BBS

Review your hours carefully to ensure you have enough cushion above the total required by the BBS. There is always a possibility that the BBS will exclude some of the hours that you submit. It is important to review the following information: TYH Valid total – Your valid total in TrackYourHours is a calculation of … Continued

August 29

BBS Resources

If you have questions about the BBS licensure regulations or need to find forms, visit our licensure resource pages. We have included links to information provided by the BBS as well as a summary of experience requirements. MFT Intern (IMF) & Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) & Licensed Clinical Social … Continued

May 7

Responsibility Statement for Supervisors (BBS)

Before you begin your clinical experience you are required to have your supervisor sign the Responsibility Statement for Supervisors. You must retain the original of this form and submit it with your application to the BBS. You can download the form at the links pasted below. MFT: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/mft/mfrespon.pdf LCSW: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/lcs/lcrespon.pdf LPCC: http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/lpc/lpc_suprespon.pdf

May 2

Tips for submitting your application to the BBS

The following information is applicable to MFT, LCSW and LPCC candidates submitting to the BBS Review your hours carefully to ensure you have enough cushion above the total required by the BBS. There is always a possibility that the BBS will exclude some of the hours that you submit. It is important to review the … Continued

May 2

Should I use a binder and/or tabs when submitting my paperwork to the BBS?

We have spoken to the BBS about this issue and they have stated that they do not want the application submitted in a binder and they do not want you to use tabs. Their preference is that you submit all of your paperwork with the application on top. If you are sending a return self-addressed … Continued

February 27

Can I log weekly totals instead of logging hours every day?

TrackYourHours provides the options to log your hours on the day they were earned or you can just log the total for the week. If you prefer to log your weekly total just enter the total on the Monday of the week that the hours were earned. Whether you log your hours daily or weekly … Continued

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