East Bay CAMFT's Law & Ethics Workshop 

"Staying on the Good Side of the BBS"

Presenter: David Jensen, J.D., former CAMFT Attorney

Location: Preservation Park, Nile Hall, 668 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

CEU's:  6 CEU's will be provided for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs

David Jensen, J.D., will stress the importance of staying on the good side of the BBS. He will give attendees an overview of the licensing board process and educate licensees and associates about the statutory powers that the BBS has. This workshop meets the criteria to satisfy the BBS continuing requirements for 6 hours of law & ethics training.

Presenter Bio:  Now in private practice, Dave Jensen was a Staff Attorney with CAMFT from 2002-2019.  He was born in Flint, Michigan, (Go Tigers!), but was raised in Tustin, California.  Dave graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in History, and he received his law degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California.  Thereafter, Dave passed the California bar examination in February, 1999, and he did it on his first try!  In 2016, Dave was awarded a Master of Liberal Studies degree (English concentration) from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.  As an attorney with CAMFT, Dave consulted with its members regarding their legal and ethical dilemmas and obligations and was a regular contributor to The Therapist magazine.  

Learning Objectives:  

After the workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Describe the complaint mechanism process for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

2. Discuss the twenty-five ways that licensees and associates can get into trouble with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

3. Explain the differences between a Citation and an Accusation/Statement of Issues.

4. Identify the "things" licensees and associates can do to stay on the good side of the BBS

Early Bird Prices (until 9/30) which includes lunch and snacks! :

$125 EB CAMFT Members 

$175 Non-Members and guests 

$50 Prelicensed EB CAMFT Members (Associates or Students) 

$75 Prelicensed Non-Members (Associates or Students)

Walk-ins (day of event)

$195 All Walk-ins except Prelicensed

$95 Prelicensed Walk-ins

**IMPORTANT!!  PLEASE REGISTER EARLY FOR LOWEST PRICES.**  

Click HERE to register.  You can also register by going to www.eastbaytherapist.org and following the links to register for this event. You must be signed in to the website to get member prices.

6 CEU's will be provided (EB CAMFT Provider #052488)

EB CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs and maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

**IMPORTANT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY** You may cancel for a full refund up to 15 days in advance of the event, or a 50% refund between 5 and 15 days in advance of the event. No refunds for cancellations within 5 days of the event or for no-shows or failure to attend due to emergencies.  Unused funds cannot be applied to future workshops. NO EXCEPTIONS!  If the event is cancelled for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

**By registering for the event you agree to the terms of the Cancellation/Refund Policy**

General information, special needs, ADA accommodations, or grievances: Please contact Susan Kelsey at susankelseymft@gmail.com.  You will receive a response within 24 hours.  Note: Deadline for requesting ADA accommodations is two weeks prior to the workshop so that we may have time to properly accommodate you.

Please note: Certificates of Completion will be awarded at the completion of the workshop to those who attend the workshop in its entirety, sign in and out, and complete the course evaluation form. 

For Psychotherapists

We are an association of licensed and pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) and mental-health professionals with related licenses. We are dedicated to supporting one another's professional lives through opportunities for continuing education, networking, consultation, social connection, increasing public awareness of who we are and what we offer, and participating in legislative efforts to advance our profession.

East Bay CAMFT serves its members as a comprehensive source of quality information and training for best practices that include the most current clinical, marketing and business practices; and a compelling on-line presence for professionals and the public. It is our aim to be known for extensive community building and networking.  East Bay CAMFT is an efficient and transparent organization that uses its financial resources for maximum benefit to its members. The East Bay CAMFT Board encourages its members to be involved and contribute to their profession through participation in its working committees, its on- line newsletter, and its programs for the membership and the public. And finally, because of the way we conduct our chapter, East Bay CAMFT is a model that provides leadership to our parent organization, CAMFT, and to other state and national organizations."  -

East Bay CAMFT Vision Statement    Adopted June, 2011

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Clinicians who are not members of East Bay CAMFT are invited to peruse almost all of the reading material available here on the Website. On our site you will find opportunities to earn requiredCEU units, information on our organizational activities, and many other valuable services. East Bay CAMFT, which serves both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is the largest CAMFT chapter in Northern California. CAMFT is the professional organization for MFTs in the State of California. We began as a network in 1980, and received our charter from CAMFT in 1985. The Chapter is active in providing training, social and networking events, and public services to the community. We welcome your participation!