CAMFT-CA Assoc. of Marriage & Family Therapists

Meet Robin, our Past-President! You may remember Robin from her friendly letters from the president in The Therapist magazine over the past year. We asked this question last year, and her answer remains the same -- she is passionate about championing career advancement for our pre-licensed members! Feeling inspired by Robin? If you've been a voting member for at least two years, you’re eligible to apply for a spot on the Board of Directors next year. We need your fresh perspectives to make a positive impact on CAMFT! Learn more about applying for your spot here: https://www.camft.org/bod #CAMFT #MFT #CareerAdvancement #Advocacy #Leadership #JoinUs

We're celebrating the incredible achievements of Marriage and Family Therapists! 🎉 Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Click here to nominate an individual, school, or agency YOU believe is making a difference! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gFB8ugZy

Celebrating two years of the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline! Over 10 million calls and texts have been answered, providing crucial support to those in need. While more funding is necessary to meet growing demand, the impact of 988 has offered a vital lifeline for many. The hotline also offers special call options for veterans, LGBTQ+ youth, and Spanish speakers, and offers chat options for those who'd rather not speak on the phone. Discover more about how 988 is making a difference: https://lnkd.in/gP3R_mXa #MentalHealth #Support #988Lifeline #CommunityCare

Attention, please! 📣 CAMFT’s Board of Directors has appointed Nancy Brison-Moll, PhD, LMFT, to fill the vacant Clinical Director-at-Large position! A little about Nancy: She has been licensed as an MFT since 1994, and as a clinical psychologist since 1997. She has worked in many different settings including community-based mental health, county mental health and methadone treatment centers. She opened a private practice in 2005 where she and her five associates provide psychotherapy to adults, families, and children. She has served on the CAMFT Board, Ethics Committee and also served on her local CAMFT Chapter. Nancy conducts child custody and social security disability evaluations, is a Qualified Medical Examiner, and volunteers as a Civil Grand Jury Association trainer. She is married and has one adult son and 3 grandsons. She enjoys reading and the beach. Congratulations, Nancy! 🎉

Join us for the next law and ethics webinar, where you'll gain critical insights into managing patients who are a danger to themselves and others. In this comprehensive workshop, you'll learn about the incidence of self-harm, statistical and demographic data, standards of care, identifying risk factors, and the zero harm model. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxhfiXSQ #lawandethics #webinar #CEcredits

🔹 Are you making the most of your CAMFT membership? 🔹 When you take advantage of all the resources we offer, you can watch your membership pay for itself tenfold. 💼✨ Not a CAMFT member yet? Whether you're licensed or not, you can apply to become part of our expansive network of thousands of MFTs across California. Discover more benefits of joining CAMFT here: https://lnkd.in/gE-afpfV #MFTsupport #JoinUs #MembershipBenefits #legalhotline #directors #volunteerwork

Now that LMFTs are eligible to bill Medicare Part B for their services, it is critical for you have a thorough understanding of Medicare compliance guidelines. To help navigate this new landscape, NBCC and the Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition are presenting a free webinar on Thursday: “Making Informed Decisions Before Submitting Claims to Medicare.” The webinar will cover best practices for information validation before billing and requirements related to coding, billing, documentation, patient privacy, fraud prevention, and more. You'll also earn 1.5 hours of CE credit for attending! Register at https://lnkd.in/eQ2cn-HZ #MFTsinMedicare #freewebinar #mfts #partb #healthworkforce #medicarepartb

Ready to elevate your supervisory skills? Check out our newest on-demand workshop: Taking the Supervisory Relationship to the Next Level: Clinical Supervision in the Changing World 🌟 As a supervisor, it can be difficult to balance legal, administrative, and developmental demands all at once. This workshop equips you with innovative tools and strategies to enhance client outcomes and foster supervisee growth while considering today's societal context. You'll learn how to tackle systemic issues like racism and patriarchy in supervision, moving beyond one-to-one tasks in favor of embracing holistic strategies. Don't miss out on a chance to make a lasting impact on both your practice and your supervisees' development. 🔗 Click here to watch it now! https://lnkd.in/dhmaSZ-c #ClinicalSupervision #TherapistTools #ProfessionalDevelopment #OnDemandWorkshop

Exciting news! The California DHCS announced Round 1 of the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program: Launch Ready! Up to $3.3 billion will be awarded statewide to build new and expand existing capacity for behavioral health treatment, residential care settings, and supportive housing for Californians experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Eligible applicants include counties, cities, tribal entities, nonprofits, and for-profits with infrastructure projects that expand community-based facility capacity for behavioral health services. The application portal opens on August 9, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your community's behavioral health capacity! Find out if your entity qualifies and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/g9EEvgh7 More info about Round 2: Unmet Needs coming soon. #BehavioralHealth #BHCIP #CommunityCare #CaliforniaHealth #FundingOpportunity

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month! ☀️ Let's take some time to raise our awareness of the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) in the United States. Mental Health America offers a great resource that will help you better understand the factors influencing negative beliefs about mental health in BIPOC communities, and to learn how to normalize mental health conversations effectively in your practice. Let's come together to promote understanding and equity in mental health! 💬✨ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e24cwbJN #BIPOCMentalHealth #TherapistsSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityCare #NormalizeMentalHealth