Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs

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.
This eighth edition is updated to 2021 law, and includes the following changes:
Updated child abuse reporting requirements
New independent contractor rules
New rules for crisis response teams
New rules for expedited license application processing
New rules for required suicide prevention training
Updated information on Emotional Support Animals
Added information on therapist disciplinary actions
Added information on intellectual property
Added information on branding
And more.