Are you running around like a chicken with your head cut off trying to figure out the new 2016 LMFT Licensing Exams? Fret no more! I’m here to help demystify the examination process for you. I’m Becky White, MFT Intern working in Rachel Thomasian’s Private Practice located in Playa Vista. I also work part-time at the Saban Community Clinic, providing psychotherapy to individuals dealing with co-occurring chronic medical and mental health issues.
I passed the California Law & Ethics exam (Exam #1) on Feb 29th, 2016 and am currently studying for the California Clinical Exam (Exam #2) . I’m here to share my experiences to assist you in navigating the process. I am not writing on behalf of the BBS or on behalf of any tutoring or prep courses and do not receive compensation from any of the services mentioned in these posts.
There are two exams under the exam restructure that you must take in order to become licensed in California. The first is the Law & Ethics exam, which, under the new BBS requirements, any MFT Intern must take in order to renew their intern number. Once you pass this exam, you do not have to retake it. Thus, if your graduation date falls within this timeline, by the time you have completed your 3,000 hours you will have already passed the Law & Ethics exam, and so you will only need to take the California Clinical Exam.
I waited until after completing my hours to take the Law & Ethics exam. This is because my graduation date fell within a timeframe that still pertained to the older examination process, in which I did not have to take the Law & Ethics exam in order to renew my intern number. In the next blog entries I will talk about submitting my application for eligibility, studying for the Law & Ethics exam, and taking the exam.
Please note: This is the first of a series on Becky's experience taking (and passing!) the BBS Law & Ethics exam and her journey to licensure. We will be publishing a new installment every Tuesday.
Learn more about Becky White, MFT Registered Intern
I passed the California Law & Ethics exam (Exam #1) on Feb 29th, 2016 and am currently studying for the California Clinical Exam (Exam #2) . I’m here to share my experiences to assist you in navigating the process. I am not writing on behalf of the BBS or on behalf of any tutoring or prep courses and do not receive compensation from any of the services mentioned in these posts.
There are two exams under the exam restructure that you must take in order to become licensed in California. The first is the Law & Ethics exam, which, under the new BBS requirements, any MFT Intern must take in order to renew their intern number. Once you pass this exam, you do not have to retake it. Thus, if your graduation date falls within this timeline, by the time you have completed your 3,000 hours you will have already passed the Law & Ethics exam, and so you will only need to take the California Clinical Exam.
I waited until after completing my hours to take the Law & Ethics exam. This is because my graduation date fell within a timeframe that still pertained to the older examination process, in which I did not have to take the Law & Ethics exam in order to renew my intern number. In the next blog entries I will talk about submitting my application for eligibility, studying for the Law & Ethics exam, and taking the exam.
Please note: This is the first of a series on Becky's experience taking (and passing!) the BBS Law & Ethics exam and her journey to licensure. We will be publishing a new installment every Tuesday.
Learn more about Becky White, MFT Registered Intern