Section 1821.3 - Supervisor Training and CourseworkPersons licensed by the board who provide supervision shall complete, at a minimum, supervision training or coursework as follows:
(a) Except as provided in subsection (d), licensees who commence supervision for the first time in California shall obtain fifteen (15) hours in supervision training or coursework obtained from a government agency or from a continuing education provider specified as acceptable by the board in Article 8. If taken from an acceptable continuing education provider, the training or coursework may apply towards the continuing education requirements set forth in sections 4980.54, 4989.34, 4996.22, and 4999.76 of the Code. (1) The training or coursework content shall include, but not be limited to, current best practices and current industry standards, which include legal requirements, professional codes of ethics, and research focused on supervision regarding the following: (A) Competencies necessary for new supervisors;(B) Goal setting and evaluation;(C) The supervisor-supervisee relationship;(D) California law and ethics, including legal and ethical issues related to supervision;(E) Cultural variables, including, but not limited to, race, gender, social class, and religious beliefs;(F) Contextual variables, such as treatment modalities, work settings, and use of technology;(G) Supervision theories and literature; and(H) Documentation and record keeping of the supervisee's client files, as well as documentation of supervision.(2) If taken from a government agency or from an acceptable continuing education provider, the training or coursework shall have been taken within two (2) years prior to commencing supervision, or within 60 days after commencing supervision.(3) If taken at a master's or higher level from an accredited or approved postsecondary institution as defined in section 4999.12 of the Code, the training or coursework shall have been taken within four (4) years prior to commencing supervision, or within 60 days after commencing supervision.(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a licensee who previously served as a board-qualified supervisor but has not supervised for the past two (2) years shall take six (6) hours of supervision training or course-work within 60 days of resuming supervision.(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), supervisors shall complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing professional development in supervision during each subsequent renewal period while providing supervision. This shall consist of one or more of the following activities, for which records of completion shall be maintained as specified in section 4999.46.5 of the Code: (1) Training or coursework specific to the topic of supervision, obtained from a government agency or from an acceptable continuing education provider. If taken from an acceptable continuing education provider, it may apply towards the continuing education requirements set forth in sections 4980.54, 4989.34, 4996.22, and 4999.76 of the Code.(2) Teaching a supervision course described in subsection (c)(1).(3) Authoring research directly focused on supervision that has been published professionally. This may include, but is not limited to, quantitative or qualitative research, literature reviews, peer reviewed journals or books, monographs, or other industry or academic published work. This shall not include personal opinion papers, editorials, or blogs.(4) Collaboration with another licensee who also serves as a board-qualified supervisor through the use of mentoring or consultation. Documentation of attendance shall consist of a log signed by both parties.(5) Attendance at supervisor peer discussion groups with other licensees who also serve as board-qualified supervisors. Documentation of attendance shall consist of a letter or certificate from the group leader or facilitator.(d)(1) In lieu of subsections (a), (b), and (c), the board shall accept a valid and active approved supervisor certification from one of the following entities: (A) The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)(B) The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABECSW)(C) The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)(D) The Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)(2) The board shall accept an approved supervisor certification from another entity if the licensee can demonstrate that the certification requirements of that entity meet or exceed those of any one of the entities specified in subsection (d)(1).(e) The board shall not deny hours of experience gained towards licensure due to the supervisor's failure to complete the training, coursework, or continuing professional development requirements in this section.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1821.3
1. New section filed 9-27-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 40). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11346.4(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Note: Authority cited: Sections 4990.20 and 4999.48, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 4999.12 and 4999.48, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 9-27-2021; operative 1/1/2022 (Register 2021, No. 40). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11346.4(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.