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For the first time in many years, LBSB CAMFT is hosting a JOB FAIR! It will be held on Friday, July 11th in Torrance. If you are offering or know of any job openings for licensed or prelicensed therapists, please contact Chris McKnight at president@lbsbcamft.org
REGISTER HERE FOR OUR NEXT EVENT!
Friday, June 13 Hybrid Meeting
With Shawn S. Barnes M.D. Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Pre-licensed Associates may obtain CEs with prior approval from their supervisors. In order to be eligible to receive CEs, attendees must attend at least 80% of the presentation. COURSE DESCRIPTION Come join us for a casual, interactive discussion about psych meds. This will NOT be a lecture about pharmacologic mechanisms and neuroreceptors. Instead, we’ll discuss some very practical matters. When can medications be a crutch? How might medications affect the therapeutic relationship (for better or worse)? What effects (for better or worse) might medications have on symptoms you are trying to target? What new mental health issues might medications actually cause and how can you recognize it? When is it appropriate for a therapist to discuss medications or over-the-counters with clients? What’s the deal with marijuana and psychedelics? We’ll explore all things med-related and learn from each other. Please bring your own experiences, positive and negative, as therapists working with medicated patients (and trying to collaborate with irritating psychiatrists). Registration Fee Information: Pre-Licensed LBSB Chapter Member (Virtual & In-Person)- $5 Licensed LBSB Chapter Member (Virtual & In-Person)- $10 Non-Member (Virtual & In-Person)- $30 REGISTER HERE FOR OUR NEXT EVENT!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT! Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Teens – Why, When, and How?
with Lisa Hancock, Ph.D., MBA
Fri, June 20, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM In-Person Meeting(This is strictly an in-person event, not virtual)
Course meets the qualifications for 1 hour of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. *Pre-Licensed may earn credit with prior permission from their Supervisors Workshop Description The Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Teens course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices involved in assessing neuropsychological functioning in young individuals. This course is designed to bridge theoretical foundations with practical applications, offering participants insights into how neuropsychological assessments can inform therapeutic strategies. Through detailed examination of various disorders and the corresponding assessment tools, learners will gain the ability to evaluate and interpret assessment data, ultimately guiding effective treatment and intervention plans. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in clinical neuropsychology and its application in therapy. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT!
Events on the Horizon from LBSB CAMFT & State CAMFT
Friday, June 13th - “What Should a Therapist Know about Psychiatric Medications?” with Shawn Barnes MD (LBSB CAMFT Hybrid Online/In-Person Meeting) Register HERE Friday, June 20th - “Benefits of Testing/Evaluating Neurodivergent Children” - Lisa Hancock, PSY (In-Person @ Fusion School, PV) Friday, July 11th - Long Beach South Bay CAMFT Job Fair (In-Person in Torrance) Friday, August 8th - “Disconnected: Supporting Lonely Adolescents in a Hyperconnected World.” Debbie Murad, LCSW (LBSB CAMFT Hybrid Online/In-Person Meeting) Friday, August 29th - “Why Children Reject Their Parents” Cathay Himlin, LMFT, LPCC (In-Person @ Fusion School, PV) Friday, September 12th - “Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Adults” Rohit Aiyer, M.D (LBSB CAMFT Hybrid Online/In-Person Meeting) Friday, September 19th - "Law and Ethics: Working with Minor Clients: Prepare for Success and Avoid the Pitfalls" with Alain Montgomery (Webinar) Register HERE Friday, October 10th - "Sex & Relationship Therapy" with Liz Dubé LMFT, CST (LBSB CAMFT Hybrid Online/In-Person Meeting) Friday, October 31st - “Healthy Ways to Manage Chronic Mental Illness, How You Can Help” Cherie Harper, LMFT (In-Person @ Fusion School, PV) Friday, November 14th - “Updates and Resources for Medi-Cal Providers” Sara Jasper, JD (Webinar) Register HERE For the most up-to-date information, click HERE to access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change). | New in M2M this week:
A Letter From The President Hello Friends, Members, Subscribers, and Colleagues, Wow—summer is near, and the warm weather will be here soon! I hope you all have plans with family and friends to avoid the crowds. Some of you may not make plans at all and instead choose to stay home, finding ways to relax in your own space or backyard. Whatever you choose, I hope it helps you recharge for the second half of 2025! We have one big event coming up—the Job Fair (click HERE to register as an attendee)—and we’re counting on many of you to come out and enjoy meeting and greeting local agencies, organizations, and businesses. There will be plenty of exciting opportunities that just might be the right fit for you. Dress in your business attire, bring your resume, and don’t be shy about bragging a little! Especially when it comes to the incredible work and volunteer experiences you’ve taken part in. As we all know, in the mental health field, so many of us support important causes and ministries—often at no cost—because we care deeply. Don’t leave that off your resume! It speaks volumes to employers about who you are beyond the job. 📢 Table Hosts are still registering, and we invite those of you seeking interns, associates (pre-licensed), or licensed clinicians to sign up on the website (click HERE to register as a table host). If you need advertising for your facility, business, or agency, we’d love the opportunity to support you. We’ll take your content, events, or services and promote them to over a thousand clinicians in the field! Our contact base continues to grow, and if you’re hoping to expand your reach in Long Beach, the greater South Bay, communities and beyond, we recommend reaching out. We also have a few new leaders who are currently learning more about who we are and what we do as a Chapter, and they’ll be ready to help promote your services too! Plus, if you decide to become a Sponsor, you’ll receive 50% off as a Table Host at the Job Fair. Don’t miss out on the valuable resources LBSB CAMFT has to offer. Mark your calendars: Friday, July 11, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM. 🗓️📝📌⏳ 📢 I also want to extend another invitation to those of you with 3–5 hours a month to spare—join one of our committees! Be an assistant to one of our primary leaders and help lighten their load. You’ll have your choice of areas to help with, and it’s a wonderful way to learn more about leadership, how our Chapter runs, how we find presenters, coordinate events, and promote them. It’s a meaningful way to contribute to our community of professionals—and it’s fun and rewarding too! I’ve spent a lot of time talking about our big July event—the Job Fair—but don’t overlook June! We’ve got two events coming up: one offering 2 CEs on June 13th (What Should a Therapist Know About Psychiatric Medications?), and the other offering 1 CE on June 20th (Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Teens – Why, When, and How?). Please visit the website to learn more and register. Hope to see you there! As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely,Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT (310) 529-3011 President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT
Hi LBSB Members, Earlier this year, we introduced the idea of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as a way to help members connect beyond our clinical roles—around shared interests, hobbies, and ways to recharge. While a few ideas began to take shape, we realized we need more input from YOU to truly make these groups meaningful and enjoyable. As we head into summer, we’re revisiting the idea with a fresh approach: What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Whether it's hiking, reading, meditating, or watching movies—we’d love to create informal spaces where members can gather, relax, and have fun. This short survey will help us shape the next steps. Thank you! Wendy Rodriguez M.A., LMFT LBSB CAMFT - Director of Membership
Do you know someone who might want to join Long Beach South Bay CAMFT? Send them THIS flyer to let them know more about who we are and what we do!
Support Our Chapter’s Success! We’re excited to offer diverse sponsorship opportunities for our chapter. Whether you're interested in making a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond-level contribution, your support will play a crucial role in advancing our mission. Sponsorship Levels: Silver: $200+ Gold: $450+ Platinum: $750+ Diamond: $1,500+ Your involvement not only helps fund our member events but also connects you with a dedicated community of professionals. For more details on how to become a sponsor and the benefits of each level of sponsorship, please reach out to our President at President@lbsbcamft.org.
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The April Newsletter is up! Click HERE to learn the latest from CAMFT.
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Upcoming CAMFT Law & Ethics Webinars
"Mastering Mandated Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting" Presenter: Bradley J. Muldrow, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:00am Register HERE for the June Webinar Fee Info: Member: $65 Chapter Member: $60 Non-Member: $85 Earn 3 CE units
"Law and Ethics: Working with Minor Clients: Prepare for Success and Avoid the Pitfalls" Presenter: Alain Montgomery JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00am Register HERE for the September Webinar | Congress is discussing possible Medi-Caid/Medi-Cal cuts to health care. As you are likely aware, Medicaid/Medi-Cal is a vital program that provides over 72 million Americans health care coverage, including mental health care. If you do see Medi-Caid/Cal patients, we are asking you to take a short survey here to help us better understand how potential funding cuts could impact the population you serve.
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California law recognizes associates and trainees as eligible healthcare providers to treat mental health and substance use disorder (MHSUD) issues. However, some commercial health plans are still prohibiting the billing of MHSUD services for associates and trainees in their policies and contracts. State CAMFT is looking to share specific language in your contracts or contracted health plan’s policies that prohibit the utilization of associates and trainees with the Department of Managed Health Care leadership to ensure all plans cover and reimburse MHSUD services rendered by all qualified eligible providers. Please take a few minutes to complete this feedback form and share your experience on this issue.
The federal Department of Labor is working to conduct parity investigations to ensure insurance companies are covering medically necessary treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders as required by Senate Bill 855 and implementing regulations. They are looking to talk with California-based providers about United Healthcare’s networking practices and parity items. If you have experience working with United Healthcare and wish to participate in these investigations, please email Lauren Finke at lauren@thekennedyforum.org.
The window to apply for a grant for student loan repayment through the Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Education Program (LMH) opens on May 1, 2025 and closes on June 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
More information can be found at https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/loan-repayment/lmhspep/ or by calling (916) 326-3700 or email HWDD-LRP@hcai.ca.gov.
LMFTs have the option to opt in, opt out, or take no action regarding Medicare. If you haven’t checked your Medicare status recently, now is the time! Some providers are now facing penalties such as having to pay money back to Medicare beneficiaries who they were seeing via private pay without opting out AND using a Medicare-specific private pay contract. Visit CAMFT Medicare Corner to learn more.
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences has posted its 2025 Sunset Review Report! | Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter
Tip: click on the image below and scroll to page 2 for FAQs on the changes to Supervision & License Display requirements
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We are seeking a mental health, or related (nutritionist, etc) professional who would like to join our office. A private office with a shared waiting room, a kitchen and views of the Palos Verses peninsula make this a great place to work. We are six mental health professionals located in a 6 story building in Torrance near Del Amo Mall. Everyone on the lease is an independent practitioner. ff you are interested or have questions contact Vi Ballard at 310-373-7994. | If you are an actively registered Member of LBSB CAMFT, you have the opportunity to market yourself, your events, your space, and positions you are hiring for or seeking for FREE! To submit an ad to be posted in M2M, send an email to our Marketing Director, Claire Morrison, at marketing@lbsbcamft.org with a photo and/or brief text and any links to be shared and it will be posted in our next two M2M emails. To apply for membership, click here. If you would like to have an email sent out specifically dedicated to your ad/business, please email our President, Chris McKnight, about setting up a sponsored e-blast. She can be reached via email at president@lbsbcamft.org. This is a great way to further LBSB CAMFT's mission of supporting local therapists by providing learning and community-building opportunities. |
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