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BHEC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychology Chelsea Fielder-Jenks BHEC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychology Chelsea Fielder-Jenks

August BHEC Roundup: New Rules Published, CE Broker, Public Comments & Listening Hour

The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) has been busy — and there are several updates you’ll want to know about. From the currently open public comment period for proposed rule changes, to updated rulebooks, and a new mandated CE tracking system (*deep breaths*), here’s the roundup.

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Ethics, SW Board, LCSW, Board Meeting Chelsea Fielder-Jenks Ethics, SW Board, LCSW, Board Meeting Chelsea Fielder-Jenks

Changes in Texas Social Work Rules: What LCSWs & Supervisors Need to Know

If you’re a LCSW or LCSW-Supervisor in Texas - or plan to become one - major updates are on the horizon. At the most recent Social Work Board meeting, the board discussed and adopted key updates affecting continuing education requirements, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the definition and delivery of clinical supervision. As an educator and advocate for ethical, effective supervision, I’m here to break down what these changes mean for our practice and for the future of our profession.

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