California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is recruiting pre-licensed and licensed Marriage & Family Therapists for positions within CDCR facilities across California. Opportunities include hybrid and in-person roles with competitive salaries, state benefits, loan repayment opportunities, and recruitment bonuses. Click here to connect with a CCHCS recruiter and learn more about available positions.  

NATIONAL EXAM TRANSITION: STAY INFORMED!

California is looking to possibly transition to the AMFTRB National Exam as part of the MFT licensure pathway. The Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) continues to work through the regulatory process, and additional information regarding implementation timelines and requirements is still to come. 

CAMFT is actively engaged in the process and will continue to provide updates on the transition timeline. We have developed a new member resource, MFT License Portability: National Exam FAQs, to help you navigate this change and are continuing to expand the FAQ with new questions and updates. Do you want real-time updates as the BBS evaluates and makes decisions? Join our National Exam e-mail list. 

In late April, the U.S. Department of Education released its final rule limiting federal graduate student loans for MFT students to $20,500 per year, effective July 1, 2026. The final rule was issued without making any substantive modifications to address the concerns raised by CAMFT and our coalition partners in their respective public comment letters. CAMFT continues to collaborate with our coalition partners to evaluate next steps and advocate for policies that support a strong, accessible mental health workforce. We are closely tracking two pieces of litigation that could impact the implementation of the final rule and will keep you updated on any changes as we get closer to the July 1st implementation date. 

SB 903 PASSES THE SENATE

We’re excited to share that SB 903 has officially passed the Senate.  

This important bill, which was co-sponsored by CAMFT, helps protect individuals seeking mental health care by establishing clear guardrails around the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy settings. 

SB 903 would prohibit the advertising or offering of psychotherapy services unless they are conducted by a licensed professional, while also strengthening requirements around disclosure, informed consent, human oversight, and patient data privacy protections. 

The bill now moves to the Assembly. 

KEEP YOUR BBS INFO UP TO DATE!

The BBS Enforcement Department has requested that all registrants and licensees respond promptly to license audit requests and ensure that their contact information remains current with the Board.  

Keeping mailing addresses and other contact information up to date helps ensure timely receipt of important notices and, updates related to licensure and compliance requirements.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LMFTS: BBS JUNE 16 MEETING

The BBS Workforce Development Committee is meeting on June 16 to continue its work to streamline and modernize the education requirements for LMFTs. The effort so far covers degree accreditation, core content, practicum requirements, course content and allowable remediation, and supplemental coursework requirements. 

BBS Board and Committee meetings are open to the public and we encourage members to attend the upcoming committee meeting to better understand proposed changes to LMFT educational requirements and share feedback. Click here to see the list of all upcoming BBS Board and Committee meetings.   

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MFTS

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has announced the first application cycle for its Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Recruitment and Retention Program. This grant opportunity is designed for provider organizations to provide recruitment and retention bonuses, supervision support for pre-licensure and pre-certification practitioners, and certification/licensure and training support with the aim of recruiting and retaining behavioral health practitioners to serve the Medi-Cal population. The application period is June 1 to July 15, 2026. 

Other state and federal financial assistance programs are also available to help MFTs reduce educational debt. To see a list of all state and federal financial assistance programs we’re keeping an eye on, you can visit this page.    

5 Benefits CAMFT Members Almost Always Forget About 

Your CAMFT membership works harder than you think. Here's a closer look at what resources are available to you. 

Whether you joined last month or have been a member for years, there's a good chance you're not getting everything your CAMFT membership has to offer. Some benefits are well known, such as the unlimited legal and ethical consultations and digital issue of  TheTherapist, while other incredibly valuable benefits may be easy to overlook. Here's a rundown of five benefits of membership that deserve more attention. 

Members receive significant discounts on CEs including live workshops, online courses, CAMFT’s Annual Conference, CAMFT’s Fall Symposium, and CAMFT’s Pre-Licensed Summit. Really anything CAMFT produces has a member discount. For many members, the CE savings alone covers the cost of membership several times over each renewal cycle.  

CAMFT’s Affinity Partnership with CPH Insurance gives members access to reduced premiums on professional liability coverage and free liability coverage for students. Reducing any cost to do business is always a win, especially when it is paired with so many other CAMFT benefits.  

This one comes up least often in member surveys (and –it shouldn't!). CAMFT advocates at the state level on issues that directly affect your license, your practice, and your clients. With over 39,500 members in the state, CAMFT listens and asks its members about matters that impact them. From BBS regulatory updates to insurance reimbursement policy, the association monitors and engages so members stay protected and informed. 

Local chapters host networking events, continuing education courses, and professional development meetings throughout California—23 locations in fact. These aren't just social; many members report finding supervisors, referral partners, and collaborators through chapter connections. Also, as MFTs, you understand the importance of finding community. Your local CAMFT chapter may just be the respite, community, and place of professional growth you didn’t know you needed.  

CAMFT’s job board lists positions across California, from community mental health to group practice to hospital settings. Sort by job type, key word, or city to find the mental health position you have been looking for or post a job and get in front of thousands of qualified MFT candidates in the state of California.  

Not sure which benefits you've accessed? Log in to the member portal and review your account today.  

Are You Overpaying your Taxes? 

Knowing which expenses to deduct from your private or group practice can meaningfully reduce your tax bill, but many therapists leave money on the table simply by not knowing what qualifies. 

In this free 1-hour session (non-CE), exclusively for CAMFT members, Heard's tax professionals will cover the fundamentals with step-by-step guidance, so you can start saving right away. 

We'll walk through the deductions most relevant to California marriage and family therapists, including business meals, professional travel, and the home office deduction. We will also cover commonly overlooked deductions that can add up to significant savings. 

As CAMFT’s newest Affinity Partner, Heard Accounting will also be able to answer questions about their platform. Hope to see you there! 

Register for the Heard Webinar by Clicking Here.

Can't attend? No problem. Register now and access the recording any time up to three months after the event. 

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TO BE A PEER PRESENTER IN 2027

The 2027 CAMFT Annual Conference Committee is now accepting intermediate and advanced workshop proposals. We’re seeking experienced mental health professionals who can deliver practice‑focused, forward‑thinking sessions to help us push forward the boundaries of the 2027 CAMFT Annual Conference! 

To be considered, submit your proposal by July 10, 2026. 

Submit Your Proposal Today!   
Use access code: CAMFT27 

Each year, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists™ awards five scholarships and one grant to deserving candidates. Each scholarship is $4,000, and the grant award is up to $2,500. 

Applications are accepted from now until November.  Visit our Scholarships page to read about last year’s winners, and to start your own application. Remember, you can only apply to one! 

GET TO KNOW: THE GERRY GROSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP! 

This month’s spotlight is on Gerry Grossman, LMFT – a CAMFT member for an incredible 40 years. Gerry has led Emotional Enrichment programs in preschools across the Los Angeles area. His eight‑week sessions help young children recognize and express their emotions through songs, picture‑drawing, puppet work, books, puzzles, and games. In his private practice, he continues this work by supporting young children and their families. 

Gerry shared more with us about why this scholarship is important to him. “For over three decades, I led emotional enrichment groups in a number of preschools. Giving young children the opportunity to be aware of different feeling states and giving voice to these feelings in songs. through picture drawing, and puppet work will set them up to have related communication in their future.” 

Intergenerational empathy has always been central to Gerry’s mission, and he tells us that establishing this scholarship is his tangible way of doing this. His hope for scholarship recipients is that they deeply understand the importance of the work they are stepping into. 

To honor the living legacy of Gerry Grossman, we offer a special CAMFT scholarship to those who share the same passion for helping children. And this year, our Gerry Grossman scholarship recipient was Huong Nguyen! 

Huong’s path into the mental health field has been shaped by her early experiences as a Vietnamese immigrant navigating unfamiliar systems alongside her family. Seeing how young children and their caregivers struggled without culturally attuned support inspired her to pursue a career focused on early intervention. Today, she’s committed to providing culturally responsive care to young children and their families across California. We’re honored to be a part of her journey! 

Could you be next year’s Gerry Grossman Scholarship winner? If you're pursuing advanced training in marriage and family therapy and plan to provide mental health treatment for children up to age 10, we invite you to learn more and apply here. 

June 5, 2026 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Children are cute, but the issues you often face in their treatment can be complex. In this three-hour CE course, CAMFT attorney Kristin Roscoe will use the story of 13-year-old “Jack” to guide attendees through common legal and ethical issues a therapist might reasonably encounter when working with a child. From consent to treatment, mandated reporting, writing letters, to court involvement, attendees will learn how to spot areas of liability and best proceed to support the treatment of minors.  

Learn more and register today! 

Law & Ethics: Dealing with Issues Around Gifts, Advertising, and Termination  

Presenter: Alain Montgomery, JD
CAMFT Staff Attorney
August 7, 2026 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

This 3-hour law and ethics webinar will delve into the more nuanced areas of gift giving and receiving within the context of the therapeutic relationship, explain updates to the BBS advertising regulations, and describe the elements that constitute ethical client termination. Each of these topics is unique and requires a clear and thorough understanding of the legal and ethical implications involved.  This webinar will help participants formulate legally and ethically sound courses of action in dealing with each of these areas in their practice.   

Learn more and register today! 

Law & Ethics: Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified 

Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD
CAMFT Staff Attorney
October 2, 2026 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

This training is designed for mental health professionals who are paneled with insurance companies, considering becoming in-network, or seeing clients who wish to use out-of-network benefits. While insurance provides increased access to care, it also introduces complex legal and ethical obligations. During the training, Ms. Jasper will discuss how to fully inform patients about insurance issues at the outset of treatment, bill accurately and respond to records requests and audits in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality laws.     

Learn more and register today! 

Law & Ethics: What's Changing in 2027? Law and Ethics Updates for California 

Presenter: Luke Martin, JD
December 4, 2026 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

The start of a new year brings significant legal and regulatory updates that directly impact the practice of psychotherapy in California. In this comprehensive three-hour workshop, CAMFT Staff Attorney Luke Matthew Martin, MBA, JD, will break down the new laws and regulations taking effect in 2027 that licensed and pre-licensed psychotherapists must understand.  

Participants will gain insight into where these legal changes originate, what the changes require, and how they interact with existing California and federal laws. The workshop will also examine the ethical implications of these updates and provide practical guidance for integrating new requirements into clinical practice.  

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to remain compliant, ethically grounded, and confident in navigating the evolving legal landscape of 2027. 

Learn more and register today! 

NEW RECORDINGS ADDED! 

• State of the Profession 
• Current Topics in Eating Disorders: GLP-1s and Co-Occurring Trauma  
• Navigating Gray Areas with Confidence: A Helpful Overview of Dual Relationships
• L&E: Updates and Resources for Medi-Cal Providers 
• Law and Ethics - Why Should I Care About the CAMFT Code of Ethics?  

Be sure to visit the Pre-Licensed Corner of our website for up-to-date newsletters, guides, resources, and so much more – created just for you. 

READ THE SPRING PRE-LICENSED NEWSLETTER! 

Did you miss the last edition of the Pre-Licensed Newsletter?  

This quarterly issue is filled with valuable insights from our Pre-Licensed Committee, offering real-world advice and support for your journey to licensure.  

Diverse topics such as Financial Assistance Programs for Pre-Licensed and Licensed Professionals, to When Your Client Has Lived More Life Than You, to New Advertising Requirements for MFTs, Registrants, and Trainees, and so much more focused on topics relevant to pre-licensees.  

Amazing content like this is a must-read for anyone working toward licensure! Don't miss out on this valuable membership resource.  Read it here. 

JOIN A LOCAL CAMFT CHAPTER

CAMFT has 23 chapters throughout the state that offer local programs and networking opportunities for MFTs. You can find your local chapter here. Be sure to ask how they support pre-licensees!

PRE-LICENSE JOB SITES AND JOB OPENINGS

Use your membership login and password to get access to this directory that showcases job sites throughout California that pay Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and provide supervision for hours. Login to view. 

LOOKING FOR SUPERVISION?

Check out the directory of CAMFT Certified Supervisors! Our CAMFT Certified Supervisors have gone above and beyond the BBS requirements for supervision to complete the advanced training. Find a CAMFT Certified Supervisor.

The Inland Empire is a vast and diverse region, both geographically and culturally. The Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario region covers more than 27,500 square miles. This includes major cities, mountain communities, desert areas, foothill regions, and many communities in between. For IE-CAMFT, scale and breadth are important. 

As a board, we have been intentional about asking what it means to serve the entire Inland Empire. While Riverside, Ontario, and San Bernardino remain important gathering points, our chapter’s reach cannot stop at the usual metro centers.  

Our pop-up event sponsorships have become a practical and meaningful way to extend that reach. These gatherings have allowed us to connect with clinicians in communities that may not always receive the same attention, while making professional connections feel more local, accessible, and personal. The pop-ups took place at the Open House Events at Hope Wellness Counseling (January) and Thrive Psychological Services (March). In April, IE-CAMFT hosted a Pop-up Mixer & Book Exchange. 

At its best, IE-CAMFT should feel valuable to members throughout the Inland Empire Region. These pop-up events are helping us move in that direction, one community at a time.

ANOTHER BENEFIT FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS

CAMFT is offering chapter members a $5 discount on the 2025 Law and Ethics webinars. Take advantage of the discount and join our expert staff attorneys as they cover the essential topics MFTs need to know! Learn more.

CONSIDER JOINING A CHAPTER

CAMFT chapters offer exciting events in your local area that can enrich your practice with relevant continuing education workshops and networking opportunities. Click here to find your local chapter.

CAMFT MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE

Don’t forget to click here throughout the year for a list of upcoming events throughout the State. Events are listed by Chapter/Region.

WELCOME NEW CEPA PROVIDERS 

• AI Literacy Learning Hub, LLC  
• Maria Savala-Mahany  
• Pallium Institute  
• Casa Youth Shelter  
• California Psychological Institute 
• Sacramento County Office of Education 

IT’S EASY TO BECOME A CAMFT-APPROVED PROVIDER 

Have you ever thought about sharing your knowledge and skill while supplementing your income? Now is the perfect time to become a CAMFT-Approved Continuing Education Provider! APPLY TODAY!  

Apply before 6/30/26 and use the code CEPACHEER when calling in your payment to get 25% off the Initial Application Fee. Get the details.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW CAMFT CERTIFIED SUPERVISORS 

• Roopa Cantu
• Melissa Rivas

2026 SUPERVISION WORKSHOP CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The CAMFT Certified Supervisor Program is preparing for a LIVE Supervision Workshop October 16, 2026 in San Jose, CA, and we want you to be involved! We are looking for a one, two or three-hour presentation on one of the following topics:   

1. Tricky Situations for Supervisors 
2. Remote (telehealth) Supervision 
3. Live observation of Clinical Associates: The How and How To for Supervisors 
4. Relationship-Based Supervision 
5. Emerging Trends in Supervision 
6. Use of AI in Supervision  
7. Contextual Components in Supervision 
8. Untouchable Issues in Supervision 
9. What’s expected on the BBS Forms and Applications for the Different Licenses 

CLICK HERE to download the Proposal Form.   

The deadline for submission is July 3, 2026. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at csp@camft.org. 

NEW UPDATES TO THE CAMFT CERTIFIED SUPERVISOR PROGRAM!  

Certified Supervisor Logo   

The Certified Supervisor Program now has a logo! You can use this brand-new logo on your professional advertising and informational materials including business cards, letterhead, brochures, and website. To use the logo, please download this form by clicking here, sign and send it to csp@camft.org.  

Add Your Photo  

The Directory of CAMFT Certified Supervisors now comes with your picture! When Supervisees are looking for a Supervisor, we recommend they reach out to a CAMFT Certified Supervisor and direct them to this Directory. If you’d like to add your photo to your record, simply Log in to your Dashboard and upload your headshot. This is a GREAT way to personalize your listing!   

NEW RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR THE CAMFT CERTIFIED SUPERVISOR PROGRAM! 

To better support you and uphold our "Above and Beyond" commitment, the CSP Committee now uses a set of questions to review and score the Case Summary.  

For a helpful cheat sheet to guide your Case Summary writing, CLICK HERE.  

Please remember, Consultants must review and approve the Case Summary before the Verification of Completion application is submitted to the Committee.  

SUPERVISION WORKSHOP SERIES 

We are thrilled to introduce five NEW Supervision Workshops, totaling 12 CEs! Discover them all in our On-Demand Learning Library.  

• Supervision, How to Make it a Treat and Not a Trick (2 CEs)  
• Challenges in Supervision (2 CEs)  
• Relationship Based Supervision Through the Lens of Attachment (2.5 CEs)  
• Guidance for Supervisors (2.5 CEs)  
• Taking the Supervisory Relationship to the Next Level: Clinical Supervision in the Changing World (3 CEs)  

Don’t forget that the BBS requires supervisors to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing professional development in supervision during each renewal period.  

*Reminder: Supervisors may apply their CAMFT supervisor course training hours to their overall CE requirements with one exception. A course taken on law and ethics designed specifically to meet supervisor training requirements CANNOT also be accepted toward meeting the six-hour law and ethics course required of all licensees each renewal period. A single course will not fulfill both requirements. 

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