California LPCC Grandparenting Application Now Available
July 28, 2011 – Alexandria, VA
The California LPCC license application for grandparenting is now available online.
Access the main page about California licensing
Access information about the grandparenting path
As reported in the June issue of the Advocate, California's Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) has proposed extended the grandparenting phase of the new LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license for six more months, giving a December 31, 2011, deadline rather than the original June 30, 2011, deadline. This legislation is still pending the governor's signature, but the BBS has made forms and information available on its website.
The grandparenting phase for the LPCC of CA license is important to mental health counselors because it provides a narrow window when obtaining licensure is just a bit easier and more forgiving of supervision requirements. According to the BBS, a person licensed as a professional counselor outside of California could potentially qualify using the grandparenting path or the traditional path. However, different paths have different requirements.
The California Mental Health Counselors Association (CAMHCA) will be providing help and support in filling out the application and the application process. Sign up to receive the regular online newsletter with updates and assistance.
For further insights, read Linda Lawless's article in the June Advocate.
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