Our monthly training Treatment of Opiate Use Disorder was well received and very informative. Thank you Dr. Justin
Altschuler for this very useful information to those of us working with
substance abuse disorders
We are winding down the year and preparing for next year.
Please contact Linita Morris, President Elect, if you have interest in serving
on the board or any of the committees next year.
Please feel free to contact the board with any future
training suggestions. Shortly, we will be sending out a survey to members and
would appreciate any feedback you have for the board questioning members and
the mental health community at large regarding days/times of future meetings.
We would appreciate your feedback, as we are considering offering some meetings
in the evenings if there is interest.
Please feel free to contact either myself or Linita with any
suggestions or concerns regarding the chapter.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Ann Leber, LMFT President-Elect: Linita Morris, LMFT Past President: Talal Alsaleem, LMFT, PsyD Secretary: Susan Armstrong, LMFT Treasurer: Merrett Sheridan, LMFT Program Co-Chairs: Susan Martin, AMFT Amita Khare, LMFT 3000 Club Chair: Alicia Pharis, LMFT Volunteer Chair: Martha Cowley, LMFT Membership Chair: Krista Kleeman, LMFT Sponsorship Chair: Nichole Cobb, AMFT
News from the BBS
NEW GRADUATES: TIPS ON REGISTRATION, SUPERVISION, AND
STAYING INFORMED AS YOU PROGRESS TOWARD LICENSURE
Graduation is a time of new beginnings. Your journey toward
becoming licensed is entering its next stage and there is
a great deal of information to absorb about requirements
and processes. Getting and staying informed can be a
challenge, but is crucial in order to avoid obstacles, both big
and small, on your journey. One of the most important steps
you can take to stay informed is to sign up for the Board’s
email subscribers list. You may also follow the Board on
Facebook and Twitter.
Registration as an Associate
Apply within 90 days of your degree award date in order
to be credited with any post degree experience completed
before your associate registration number is issued by the
Board. For applicants graduating after January 1, 2020,
there are fingerprinting requirements that must be met in
order to qualify under the 90-day rule. See article on page 8
for more information.
Be sure to read and follow all application instructions
carefully. If possible, submit all required documents together
with your application to avoid delays in processing. An initial
associate registration is good for a maximum of six years
and must be renewed annually. Make sure to renew in a
timely manner as experience hours will only accrue while
your registration is current.
Exam Required for Registration Renewal
Renewal of your associate registration is required yearly
(your expiration date will be printed on your registration
certificate). You are required to take the California Law and
Ethics Exam in order to renew. You do not have to pass in
order to renew, but you will have to take a 12-hour Law and
Ethics course in order to take the exam again during your
next renewal period. Be sure to plan ahead—apply for and
take the exam early to ensure that you will be able to renew
on time.
Supervised Experience
There are many requirements pertaining to supervised
experience that are critical for you to learn about. The
resources listed below will help you. Here are just a few
important tips:
• In order for experience hours to count toward licensure,
you must work under a qualified supervisor and comply
with all registration and supervision requirements
specified in law.
Registrants are not legally permitted to open their own
office or to bill clients directly—either of these actions
would be considered unlicensed practice and is subject
to disciplinary action.
Registrants must be an employee or volunteer and
cannot be paid under a “1099” (as an independent
contractor).
Make sure that your supervisor signs of on your weekly
log of experience hours on a regular basis.
Do your best to complete your experience hours within
a six-year period. The Board cannot accept hours of
experience that are older than six years from the date
the Board receives your licensure application.
Resources
The most important section of the Board’s website is the
“Applicant” tab. After you have selected your license type,
select “Forms/Pubs” to access the following:
Various forms and applications
Frequently asked questions
Supervisor qualifications
Guide to supervision
BBS statutes and regulations
The “Exams” tab of the BBS website is also helpful, and
includes the Law and Ethics Exam FAQ.
2019 Events
October 3000 Club Workshop
Topic: Shamanism and Psychotherapy Presenter: Cathy Bruno, LMFT Date: Friday, October 4, 2019 Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Location: Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (map) Room: American River South Free Coffee and Donuts Space is limited so please register here
Workshop Information:
Join us for FREE coffee and donuts during which Cathy will be presenting Shamanism and Psychotherapy, how both modalities dovetail and enhance healing for clients. Cathy will provide an overview of what Shamanism is, core principles, The Shamanic Journey, and professional, as well as personal benefits that it can provide.
Presenter Bio:
Cathy Bruno is a Licensed MFT and Shamanic Practitioner. She has a private practice in El Dorado Hills with Quantum Connective Healing, run by Dr. Herb Akers, a holistic chiropractor. After completing a two year training program at the Hakomi Institute, specializing in somatic psychotherapies, Cathy was a student of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies where she has recently completed a 3-year advance training program.
** Please be courteous and send us an email at info@svccamft.org if you are unable to attend after you have registered. **
October Workshop
Topic: Cultural Diversity: a Panel Discussion Presenters: Nassiba Cherif, LMFT, Maximo A. Garcia, V, MSW, LCSW, Ebony Ava Harper Sponsor: Date: Friday, October 4, 2019 Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30PM Lunch: Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas (including gluten free), beans rice and salad Location: Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (map) Room: American River North
1 hour lunch break will not be included in CE Time Awarded.
Doors Open at 8:30AM Networking starts at 8:30 AM
It is the goal of SVC-CAMFT is to ensure that we have an environment that is conducive to learning for all of our attendees so we ask that at our events\workshops not to wear scented products. Thank you.
This program will benefit LMFT, LPCC, LEP and LCSW licensees and pre licensees by gaining an understanding on how to effectively build therapeutic relationship with Muslim clients, more confidently assess client's needs and implement religiously and culturally sensitive therapeutic strategies and understand and practice appropriate theoretical perspectives when working with the Pilipino Community, understand and practice Clinical interventions when working with the Pilipino Community, and understand the obstacles trans women of color face.
Includes: Continental Breakfast, Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas (including gluten free), beans rice and salad, Lunch and snacks and meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Sacramento Valley Chapter of California Marriage and Family Therapists (SVC-CAMFT) CAMFT CEPA CE Provider #62279 is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor Continuing Education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. SVC-CAMFT maintains the responsibility for the program and all its content. CE Credit will be awarded after the completion of the course via email in exchange for a completed course evaluation form.
No CEs will be awarded to persons arriving late or leaving early. Partial CE credit will not be awarded.
Workshop Information: This workshop will be a panel discussion on cultural diversity. Each Panelist will speak for about 90 minutes about their cultures and experiences. After each panelist has had the opportunity to speak there will be a 90 minute question and answer section. Maximo Garcia will be discussing the Pilipino community. Nassiba Cherif will be discussing the American Muslim community. Ebony Ava Harper will be discussing the trans women of color community.
2:55pm - 3:05pm - Group Discussion 3:05pm - 4:30pm - Q&A All Panelists
4:30pm - Workshop Ends
Learning Objectives:
1. Able to list two to four basic components or beliefs of the Islamic faith
2. Understand the Facts/Values of the Pilipino Community
3. Able to list at least two obstacles that trans women of color face.
Presenter Bio: Nassiba Cherif is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently working in private practice. Nassiba has 20 years’ experience working in public and private schools as a behavior specialist, counselor, and therapist. Nassiba is co-founder of Muslim American Society-Social Services Foundation (MAS-SSF), a non-profit organization that provides peer counseling, education, and referrals to the community and in particular to immigrant and refugee families. Nassiba is also a partner at ANA-Professional Development, a business that provides training to teachers and staff in schools on Cultural Relativity to Meet the Academic, Social, Psychological Needs of Middle Eastern Newcomer Students. Nassiba’s passion is to raise awareness about mental health and wellness with a focus on prevention and stigma reduction.
Maximo Garcia has been an adjunct professor at Sacramento State University since 2007, where he teaches for the College of Education and the Department of Social Work. He teaches multicultural therapy classes, clinical supervision sessions, and social work courses that emphasize working with marginalized groups from a social justice perspective. Maximo has also been a mental health professional since the early 1990's and is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Kaiser Permanente where he works in the ER with patients experiencing mental health crises. In addition, Maximo is the Social Justice Coordinator for the Sacramento-based grass roots organization Women for Equality. Furthermore, he was recently the Clinical Manager at the Asian Pacific Community Counseling Center. Maximo also has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, and formerly worked in law enforcement in Stockton, CA.
Ebony Ava Harper is a Sacramento-based National activist and philanthropist who fights for the rights of trans citizens and other marginalized groups. Through her professional career and her activism Harper has helped to shift culture for queer communities throughout the state. From creating healing spaces, to employment opportunities to Chyna Gibson Memorial Mural, to LGBTQ+ community needing love and support Harper never fails to show up for her community time and time again. She recently left The California Endowment to lead The National Alliance for Trans Liberation and Advancement.
About our Sponsor:
Dustin Stucki, J.D., LMFT. My goal is to provide a path of hope in the chaos of family conflict. Using skills as both a Family Law Attorney and Marriage and Family Therapist, I am proud to help make divorce and custody issues less traumatic for couples, parents, and especially children.
Early registration ends Thursday, September 26, 2019 Early registration rates:
2019 Licensed, Associate or Affiliate Member of SVC-CAMFT: $85
2019 Pre-Licensed Member of SVC-CAMFT : $65
Non-Member: $105
Starting Friday, September 27, 2019 rates:
2019 Licensed, Associate or Affiliate Member of SVC-CAMFT: $95
2019 Pre-Licensed Member of SVC-CAMFT or : $75
Non-Member: $115
Registration Ends Wednesday, October 2, 2019No Walk-in Registration unless announced.
Registration Policy Effective January 1, 2018 SVC-CAMFT event registration must be paid online except with prior approval. Registration dates and fees may vary and are subject to change without notice. Event discounts prices and discount periods may or may not be offered. Event registration is deemed complete during the registration period in which registration payment is received. Incomplete or unpaid registration will be cancelled and removed at the end of each registration period.
Refund Policy Cancellations received more than 7 days prior to an event may be subject to an administrative fee to cover costs of the initial transaction. No shows, failure to attend, and cancellations 7 or fewer days prior to an event for any reason are non-refundable, including registrations received fewer than 7 days prior to an event. No credit, refunds, or price adjustments will be given for typographical advertisement errors. A $25 fee in addition to the registration fee will be charged for insufficient funds, denied credit cards, or charge-backs. By registering for the event you agree to the terms of the Refund Policy.
To request accommodations for a disability or an ASL interpreter for any of our events contact our Administrative Assistant at info@svccamft.org
CARE TASK FORCE Workshop
Topic: Understanding Intersectionality and Cultural Humility Facilitator:Brandy Jones-Thomas, LMFT Presenters: Daniel Cisneros, MS, NCC, APCC, PPS, Nassiba Cherif, LMFT Date: Friday, October 25, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00PM Location: Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (map)
Doors Open at 8:30AM Workshop starts at 9:00 AM
This program will benefit LMFT, LPCC, LEP and LCSW licensees and pre licensees.
Includes: Breakfast and meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Sacramento Valley Chapter of California Marriage and Family Therapist CAMFT CEPA CE Provider #62279 CE Credit will be awarded after the completion of the course via email.
No CEs will be awarded to persons arriving late or leaving early. Partial CE credit will not be awarded.
Workshop Information:
An interactive workshop that explores the intersectionality of diversity and cultural humility using activities.
Registration Policy Effective January 1, 2018 SVC-CAMFT event registration must be paid online except with prior approval. Registration dates and fees may vary and are subject to change without notice. Event discounts prices and discount periods may or may not be offered. Event registration is deemed complete during the registration period in which registration payment is received. Incomplete or unpaid registration will be cancelled and removed at the end of each registration period.
Refund Policy Cancellations received more than 7 days prior to an event may be subject to an administrative fee to cover costs of the initial transaction. No shows, failure to attend, and cancellations 7 or fewer days prior to an event for any reason are non-refundable, including registrations received fewer than 7 days prior to an event. No credit, refunds, or price adjustments will be given for typographical advertisement errors. A $25 fee in addition to the registration fee will be charged for insufficient funds, denied credit cards, or charge-backs. By registering for the event you agree to the terms of the Refund Policy.
Grievance Policyis located here. To request accommodations for a disability or an ASL interpreter for any of our events contact our Administrative Assistant at info@svccamft.org
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Meetups
Our next MeetUp for Mental Health Professionals of Color will be on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 5:30-7pm Location TBD.
No need to be a member of any organization. This is a Safe Black Space. Any mental health professional of color - any race, culture, nationality or religion is welcome.
For 2019 Workshops, there is an option for printed handouts for an additional $5 added on to your registration fee. If you select this option handouts with your name will be waiting for you when you sign in.
Friday Law and Ethics and Saturday Law and Ethics will have different lunch buffets.
We will have Law and Ethics for Supervisors on Friday of our Law and Ethics in addition to our regular Friday Law and Ethics. Saturday Law and Ethics will go over the Therapist Will among other things. More option to choose from.
Fri, November 08, 2019 12:30 PM • Rancho Cordova City Hall
Listings Provided by:
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For more job listings and other free resources,
visit Prelicensed!
Advertising and Announcements
INSIGHT WORKSHOP SERIES
Introductory series exploring depth psychology theory and techniques, action methods, and mindfulness/compassion practices to create safe and effective exploration and growth. https://www.giaherndonmft.com/upcoming-ceu-events
FRIGHTENED BUT LONGING: HOW SHARING EMOTIONS SOOTHS THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN AND HEART
Frightened but Longing: How Sharing Emotions Soothes the Traumatized Brain and Heart: Drs. Kathryn Rheem & Leanne Campbell, Certified EFT Trainers
Oct18-19, 2019. 9:00-5:00
Woodland,CA. $425 Licensed Therapists ($395 before 9/18) $325 Interns&Students ($295 before 9/18) 12CE Credits.
EFT is empirically validated, meeting the gold standard of research(APA), documenting 73% of treated couples recovered, 89% significantly improved,holding over 6 mos. Come learn EFT theory & interventions that transform partners,quiet the echoes of trauma & increase resilience. Learn to trace the impact of trauma from an attachment perspective and assess how & when to pace trauma work with couples. Moves providing key change events that bring safety to couples will be demonstrated & practiced. You will watch how to work with emotion,to assemble & deepen affect and then use that emotion to facilitate change. To register, visit https://aikinassociates.com/treating-couples-in-trauma-with-eft-with-kathryn-rheem-and-leanne-campbell/
JOB OPPORTUNITIES - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
Mail or Fax your resume to: Amador County Human Resources, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642, 209-223-6456, fax 209-223-6426
Clinician 1/11, Full time, Open until Filled, $29.46-39.39/hr
Crisis Services Coordinator, Full Time, Open until Filled, $29.47-35.82/hr
Crisis Services Counselor, Temporary, Open until Filled, $28.04/hr
Prelicensed persons can apply for the job opportunities at Amador County Behavioral Health because there is clinical supervision for Associates.
CLINICAL DIRECTOR - OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH (LCSW, LMFT, RN, PH.D./PSY.D)
Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations, and have over 100 programs and over 3,400 employees across the country. And we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.
As Part of the Telecare Family, Sacramento Outreach Adult Recovery (SOAR) serves 150 adults ages 18-59 with serious, persistent mental illness.
All ads and reviews are not to exceed 1000 key strokes. Chapter members advertise at no cost. Non-members can advertise about employment opportunities at no cost. Non-members, non employment-related ads follow these rates:
$10 for 200 key strokes
$20 for 201-600 key strokes
$30 for 601-1000 key strokes
Full page and ½ page ads are not accepted.
All ads contain text only; no graphics will be included.
Ads submitted that are longer than 1000 characters will be returned for editing. It is best to type your ad in a Microsoft Word document to note how many characters, how big your ad is, and for your own record keeping. Please visit our site to find more information on how to use Microsoft word for editing. You can then copy and paste it on our online submission form located here (http://www.svccamft.org/Newsletter.html)
It is your responsibility to check for spelling and grammar errors.
Ads must be received by the 25th of the month in order to appear in the next newsletter. Ads are placed in the order that they are received.
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Newsletter Editor: Heather Blessing, MA, LMFT
