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If you are in the market for your first traineeship or simply a change of scenery, register HERE to attend the Long Beach South Bay CAMFT Job Fair, held in person in Torrance, on Monday, September 14th. See the flyer below for more information.
Event Policies, Protocols & Grievance Procedures can all be viewed any time by clicking HERE or by following the path via the 'Events' tab on our website.
Events on the Horizon from LBSB CAMFT (subject to change) Monday, September 14th - LBSB CAMFT Job Fair (In-Person, Torrance). Join us as an Attendee (register here) or as a Table Host (get in touch with Chris McKnight and learn more here) Friday, October 9th - LBSB CAMFT presents, "Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents." with Dr. Keegan Tangeman (Hybrid online/in-person, Torrance) Register HERE! Saturday, October 10th - LBSB Walk & Connect (In-person, Redondo Beach Pier). Register HERE! Friday, December 11th - 11:00am - 3:00pm - LBSB CAMFT Annual Holiday Party (Torrance Cultural Arts Center - George Nakano Theater) REGISTRATION COMING SOON! For the most up-to-date information, we provide access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change). Click HERE to access our 2026 calendar of events.
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Letter from the President Monday, September 14, 2026 Dear Colleagues and Friends, How is everyone doing? We are halfway through September. The clock is ticking! The weather is gradually changing toward fall! I think everyone will be happy to have some cooler weather. I hope many of you can look back on this year and feel satisfied with all you have accomplished. Event Updates: Today, Monday, September 14th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we are having the Job Fair at the Hoffman Health Conference Center. It is not too late to join us. If you are local, stop by, say hello, and meet businesses and organizations that are hiring in the area. October 9th will be our last Monthly 2 CE credit event in Torrance: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents. October 10th will be our last Walk and Connect event in Redondo Beach. October 30th will be our last Bi-monthly 1 CE credit event in Hermosa Beach: Disconnected: Why Today's Adolescents Feel More Alone Than Ever. December 11th will be our last big special Holiday Event in Torrance. It will be a very fun and exciting time celebrating the season. Registration will open this weekend! We have been very fortunate to have 8 Sponsors who have helped provide for a beautiful party this year! We are very grateful for their generous donations. Please try to come out and join us for one or all of these last events for the year 2026. Leadership Updates: I am happy to announce that we may have filled the two openings on the Leadership Team: Marketing & Content Director and Clinical/DEI Director! Hooray! I will formally announce each individual once we complete a couple of screening steps. Our next challenge is a sudden vacancy in the role of Operations Director. This role is designed for someone who is organized and able to keep a calendar of due dates and keep the Promotions Team operating smoothly. This person will be trained on a platform called CEGO, which is the place all of our attendees go to complete their evaluation forms and obtain their CE Certificates. This position is uncomplicated and requires up to 5 hours per month. If you have the time and feel ready to roll up your sleeves and help us out, we would be so grateful for you! We have an amazing group of leaders who care about this Chapter. So please do not hesitate to get involved. We are also still seeking someone who may have a desire to fill in on an as-needed basis. There are 3 positions, one for each of the Leadership Teams: Executive, Events, and Promotions. September 11th Event Issues: On behalf of the Long Beach South Bay Chapter of CAMFT, I want to extend our apologies to those of you who attempted to log in to our September 11th event virtually. We will be reaching out to you, or you can reach me directly. We will also offer a recording so that you can still receive your 2 CE credits! We will be unavailable due to the Job Fair, but on Tuesday, this matter will be addressed. We thank you for your patience and are fully aware of all who made it and all those who did not. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to call or text me! Warm Regards, Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT president@lbsbcamft.org 
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THE AMFTRB NATIONAL EXAM IN CALIFORNIA
CAMFT continues to advocate for California's transition to the AMFTRB National Exam, a key strategic priority intended to support licensure portability and align California with most other states. While the BBS has postponed discussion of a potential transition until its November 2026 Board meeting, the current California LMFT Clinical Exam remains in effect, and no immediate changes to the licensure examination process are expected.
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we've received.
Is California transitioning to the AMFTRB National Exam?
The BBS has delayed discussion of a potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam until its November 2026 Board meeting. Despite the revised timeline, adoption of the AMFTRB National Exam remains one of CAMFT’s strategic priorities, and CAMFT will continue advocating for the transition.
For those currently pursuing MFT licensure, it is important to know that the existing California LMFT clinical exam remains in place. At this time, no changes to the exam process are anticipated in the near future.
When will we know more about the potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam?
We anticipate that the BBS will discuss this potential transition to the AMFTRB National Exam during its November 2026 Board meeting. CAMFT will continue to closely monitor developments and will share any new information with membership as soon as updates become available following the meeting in late November.
What is CAMFT doing to advocate for the AMFTRB National Exam?
CAMFT continues to advocate with the BBS for a transition to the AMFTRB National Exam and has requested that any concerns contributing to the delay be discussed publicly with stakeholders at the November 2026 Board meeting.
In addition, CAMFT is exploring all possible pathways to advance the implementation of the AMFTRB National Exam and will continue to engage with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the process.
While the timeline has shifted, CAMFT's commitment has not. We will continue to advocate for the adoption of the AMFTRB National Exam and will keep members informed as discussions progress and new information becomes available. In the meantime, candidates should continue preparing for and taking the California LMFT Clinical Exam as required, as no immediate changes to the examination process are anticipated.
Law & Ethics: Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified
Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register HERE
ATTN: PRE-LICENSED MEMBERS!!! There are sections specifically for you in the current issue of the BBS Newsletter. Take a peek starting on page 10! | Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter |
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