Telehealth for California LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs

Current research, clinical considerations, and legal and ethical rules for California LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs engaging with clients effectively via technology. 3 hours CE - Meets BBS Telehealth training requirements As of July 1, 2023, all applicants for LMFT, LPCC, and LCSW licensure in California must have completed 3 hours of telehealth training, including specific content. This course is designed to meet this requirement. Course Description Technology has radically changed the delivery of mental health services. These changes have inarguably improved access to care, while raising new questions about how to best attract, engage, and work effectively with clients seen via technology. In this course, we review the practical, clinical, legal, and ethical issues involved in providing telehealth, with specific focus on California state law. Specific topics include legal and ethical requirements, current research on telehealth, security and confidentiality, engagement, contact between ses