Section 4999.27 - No restriction of activities of psychotherapeutic or counseling nature on part of designated persons(a) Nothing in this chapter shall restrict or prevent activities of a psychotherapeutic or counseling nature on the part of persons employed by accredited or state-approved academic institutions, public schools, government agencies, or nonprofit institutions who train graduate students pursuing a degree that qualifies for professional clinical counselor licensure at an accredited or state-approved college or university, provided that these activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and that those persons are designated by a title such as "clinical counselor trainee" or other title clearly indicating the training status appropriate to the level of training.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a graduate student shall not perform professional clinical counseling in a private practice or a professional corporation.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 4999.27
Renumbered from Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 4999.24 and amended by Stats 2021 ch 747 (AB 690),s 19, eff. 1/1/2022.Added by Stats 2009 ch 619 (SB 788),s 3, eff. 1/1/2010.