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What does BBS certification entail?
The Board of Behavioral Sciences is a state regulatory body in California that oversees the licensing, examination, and enforcement of professional standards for: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Associates (AMFT); Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Associates (ASW). They diagnose issues and use therapy and counseling to help patients cope with mental health challenges like emotional issues, substance abuse, personal trauma, disability, and chronic illness. LPCCs cannot give medical advice, just like LMFTs.Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) are master’s-level specialists with specialized training in assisting individuals in enhancing their mental health. California, along with six other states, adds the word clinical to the title as opposed to the term Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), which is prevalent in many states.Although they are able to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, LPCCs and LISWs cannot write prescriptions for drugs. A psychologist is someone who holds a doctoral degree in psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior (PhD, PsyD, or EdD).People with mental health and substance abuse issues can receive counseling and treatment from licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCC). Counseling is another service offered by professionals in marriage and family therapy (MFT), but their focus is on helping families and individuals with issues that are social and relational in nature.The ability to diagnose and treat disabilities with a mental or behavioral health foundation is not expressly stated in California state law for licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCCs), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), or licensed educational psychologists (LEPs).
The BBS practicum lasts how many hours?
At least 150 hours of direct counseling with individuals, couples, families, or groups must be included in the practicum. Associate Registration Requirements Must include a practicum of six semester or nine quarter units, with a minimum of 150 hours of direct client contact.A minimum of 150 hours of in-person counseling experience with individuals, couples, families, or groups must be included in the practicum.