February 2021 E-News
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E-Newletter

FEBRUARY 2021 E-NEWSLETTER

Dear Members,

Happy February! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Most licensed therapists should qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine as behavioral health providers in the state of California at this time. Check out CAMFT’s COVID-19 Resources - Vaccine Information webpage for details.   CAMFT's 2021 BOD Candidates

It is election time at CAMFT. To see the candidates who are up for election this term, click here.

For the first time ever, electronic voting is available! Electronic voting was approved by members in the 2020 Bylaws amendment election, and we’re excited to offer an electronic option this election cycle.

Thank you to the over 5,000 members who signed up for our “Go Green” campaign to receive electronic ballots! Electronic voting is going to be so easy. You’ll get an email with an individualized link that takes you directly to your ballot, and you’ll be able to click on links to learn more about the candidates and read their statements. Once you make your selections and hit submit, your ballot link cannot be used again. If you forget to vote right away, you’ll get reminder emails to click and vote.

Don’t worry, if you didn’t sign up for electronic voting, you can still opt-in! Simply follow the instructions on your paper ballot to use your dedicated code to vote electronically. You’ll be able to vote electronically in this election and also opt-in to “Go Green” to receive future ballots and official membership communications electronically. (Remember, opting-in to “Go Green” will not impact the way you receive The Therapist magazine.)

In the 2021 environment, I would encourage everyone to try to vote electronically. I don’t know about you, but I received several holiday cards postmarked in early December 2020 that arrived over a month later. Electronic voting is your best chance to ensure that your vote is counted.

You will see on the ballot that there are three vacancies for Clinical Director at Large currently. CAMFT will open applications for these vacancies soon, and the 2021 Board will vote to appoint in early June. Please be on the lookout for this deadline, and please consider applying.

Wishing everyone health and wellness!

Regards,
Nabil El-Ghoroury, Ph.D., Executive Director
Nabil El-Ghoroury, Ph.D., CAE
Executive Director
nel-ghoroury@camft.org | Twitter: @drnabil

 

Advocacy/Legislation

Click here to write to your Representative.

Read about COVID scams and more here.

Click here to read the latest from Sacramento and the BBS.

Chapter's Corner

Click here for upcoming CAMFT Road to Licensure and Law & Ethics presentations offered to Chapters.

Click here for virtual events planned by your local CAMFT chapter. Not all events may be listed here, so feel free to access your local chapter's website through the CAMFT Chapter Links page.

Chapter leaders click here for information and to register.

Thank you to all who participated. CAMFT appreciates all of the Chapter members who completed the Chapter Engagement Survey. Congratulations to Lois O. from the Central Coast Chapter, the winner of the $50 gift card drawing.

Membership

To apply to present at a CAMFT event, click here.


 

CAMFT's CE PROVIDER APPROVAL PROGRAM

CEPA

WELCOME NEW CEPA PROVIDERS!

Pacific Clinics

Paradigm Treatment

Redding Regional Chapter of CAMFT

Susan Walshe, LMFT

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!  If you apply by March 1st – you’ll receive a 15% Discount!

 

CEPA PROVIDERS CAN GIVE COURSES ONLINE

We would like you to know that any planned face-to-face educational course can be offered online and still be eligible for CEUs (via WebEx, Zoom, GoToMeeting, Skype, etc.). Read more.

 

SUBMIT YOUR CEPA ANNUAL PAPERWORK AND PAY YOUR ANNUAL FEE – NOW ONLINE!

We're excited to announce our NEW redesigned CAMFT website for CE Providers! With this new website you can now submit your Annual Fee form and credit card payment ONLINE – all at once!

You will want to Download and Fill Out the ANNUAL FEE FORM before submitting it online.

Logging into your Account

  1. Click Here to be taken to your Log-In page;
  2. All CE Providers now have a Member Login – DO NOT CREATE A GUEST ACCOUNT;
  3. If you already know your Login and Password, just sign in;
  4. If you have a Username and Password but cannot remember them, click on "Retrieve Password" and follow the instructions;
  5. If you do not have a Username or Password (first-time user), contact the CEPA Department at cepa@camft.org or call (858) 429-7536 or (858) 429-7509.

We will not be able to process renewal paperwork without payment, and due to the COVID-19 Virus, we are only accepting payment by credit card


 

Go Above and Beyond! CAMFT's Certified Supervisor Program

The CAMFT Certified Supervisor Program (CSP) goes above and beyond the BBS Requirements for Supervision. The skills needed to be an effective supervisor are different from the skills needed to be an effective clinician. The CAMFT Certified Supervisor Program provides the training you need to be fully prepared to guide clinicians-in-training. As a CAMFT Certified Supervisor, you have the opportunity to be recognized by potential supervisees and employers for your advanced training, and as a CAMFT member, you receive a discount when completing the program! Fill out the ONLINE Application today!

 

 


 

Pre-Licensed Corner

BBS UPDATES

Click here for new information on Hour Logs and Exam Prep.

 

SAVE THE DATE

CAMFT is excited to announce our Pre-Licensed LIVE Symposium, "Get Hired," on April 17 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. If you are an organization that hires and pays associates & trainees, we’d love to collaborate with you for this exciting event. Please fill out this survey and we will reach out if it’s a fit!

 

A word of encouragement written by Educational Outreach Liaison, Dr. Christie Kederian, LMFT.

 

 


 

AFFINITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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Office Depot and OfficeMax are now one company! CAMFT Members can save up to 75% off the officedepot.com regular prices on oour Best Value List of preferred products!. Read More

 

 


 

THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND SPONSORS

CPH & Associates

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