Welcome to the first edition of “Behind the Scenes.”   This monthly, online column provides members with a backstage pass to see what CAMFT is doing to serve you and how we are working to promote the interests of Marriage and Family Therapists.

June, 2011

• Staff attended meetings with the following: Access Coalition, Mental Health Services Act Partners Forum,  Department of Managed Health Care/Consumer Provider Plan Agency,   County Mental Health Directors Association, Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, CA State Association of Counties, the Irregulars, MFT Regional Consortium of Greater Los Angeles, MFT Regional Consortium of Central Coast, MFT Regional Consortium of San Diego, MFT Leadership Collaborative, Treatment and Evaluation Resources Management Program of San Diego, and  the Executive Officer of the BBS. It is critical for CAMFT to have a place at the table with other mental health professionals and regulatory bodies.  These meetings will always be a high priority.
   
• Staff submitted 13 position letters to the following Committees: Assembly Committee on Aging and Long Term Care, Assembly Committee on Business Professions and Consumer Protection, Assembly Committee on Health, Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Business Professions and Economic Development, Senate Committee on Education, Senate Committee on Health, Senate Committee on Human Services, and the Senate Committee on Judiciary.   In addition, staff submitted a position letter of support for our sponsored bill, AB 956, to all 40 members of the Senate and sent a letter to the Governor supporting the BBS request for an exemption to the statewide hiring freeze. CAMFT consistently sends position letters to key legislators to reinforce how proposed legislation may be beneficial or harmful to MFTs.   Advocacy is a cornerstone of CAMFT’s commitment to members.
   
• Staff Attorneys responded to 2,069 calls from members on legal, ethical, and licensure issues. Access to this expert, legal guidance is one of the most beneficial and popular member benefits.
   
• 9,530 people visited the CounselingCalifornia.com website. This website is a free marketing tool available to all Clinical and Life members as a way to promote your practice to the public.  You can create your profile now by visiting www.counselingcalifornia.com.
   
• Staff and Board members participated in Chapter meetings in: East Bay, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Fernando Valley (Trauma Response Committee).Chapter meetings are a prime opportunity for CAMFT leadership and staff to hear directly from members and exchange ideas for serving members.
   
• Staff Attorneys presented Law and Ethics seminars at the following Chapters/agencies: Delta-Stockton Chapter, Regional Counseling Services - Department of Veterans Affairs,  Olive Crest Treatment Center, and Redding Chapter. The Law and Ethics seminar is a valuable training tool that consistently receives positive feedback from MFTs and other participants.
   
• Staff exhibited at the 2011 Cultural Competence and Mental Health Summit. This event helped promote the online therapist directory on CounselingCalifornia.com to the public and also to market CAMFT to prospective members.
   
• Staff distributed a letter to 72 associations representing key referral sources (e.g., physicians, school counselors and attorneys) to encourage partnership opportunities. CAMFT regularly conducts outreach to other professionals.
   
• Staff  coordinated the submission of “Ask the Expert” articles to June issues of Parenting Orange County and Sacramento Parent. Promoting members in the media showcases the talent and scope of an MFT’s expertise.
   
• CAMFT Board of Directors held their quarterly meeting. Board meetings are open to all members and the next meeting will be held September 17-18, 2011 in San Francisco.
   
• CAMFT Ethics Committee held their quarterly meeting. The Ethics Committee reviews complaints against members and monitors members’ compliance with BBS-imposed probations.

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