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CAMFT Code of Ethics Updates  \nRevised CAMFT Code of Ethics  \nEffective Date: December 6, 2025  \nCAMFT adopted a revised Code of Ethics with several expanded and newly clarified areas.  \n1. New Section 6: Telehealth, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence  \nThe revised Code consolidates all technology-related ethics into a single section.  \nKey requirements include:  \n• Competence and technical proficiency when using telehealth platforms and AI-supported tools (6.1) .  \n• Assessment of telehealth suitability, including client factors and clinical appropriateness (6.2) .  \n• Ethical use of technology and AI in documentation, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making (6.3) .  \n• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing telehealth and technology use (6.4) .  \n• Enhanced informed consent and disclosure regarding purpose, risks, benefits, limits, confidentiality, and technical failures related to telehealth and AI tools (6.5) .  \n2. Advertising and Testimonials (Section 13)  \n• Therapists may not solicit testimonials from current or former clients who may be vulnerable to undue influence (13.6) .  \n3. Public Statements and Social Media (Section 5)  \n• Ethical standards governing public professional statements now explicitly include social media and internet-based content, including online opinions and recommendations (5.13) .  \n4. Expanded DEI and Anti-Discrimination Framing  \n• Broad non-discrimination mandate across all aspects of professional practice (1.1) .  \n• Explicit prohibition against perpetuating historical or social prejudice in diagnosis, assessment, or treatment (1.2) .  \nOngoing (2026): CAMFT AI Ethics Development  \nCAMFT has indicated that additional ethics guidance related to AI is underdevelopment, including draft proposals and member feedback processes. No additional effective date has been finalized as of this update.  \nB. California Law & Regulation Updates (BBS)  \n1. Unprofessional Conduct Regulations  \nEffective Date: January 1, 2025  \nWhat Changed:  \n• BBS revised unprofessional conduct regulations across LMFT, LPCC, and LCSW statutes.  \n• Changes removed duplicative regulatory language now covered by statute.  \n• Updates incorporated CMIA confidentiality requirements and gender-neutral language.  \nWhy It Matters:  \n• These regulations define the standards used in complaint investigations and disciplinary actions.  \n• Clarified language increases enforcement consistency and compliance clarity.  \n2. Client Notice Requirement (SB 1024)  \nEffective Date: July 1, 2025  \nRequirement: All new clients must receive a written notice including:  \n• Clinician’s full legal name as filed with the Board  \n• License or registration type and number  \n• License or registration expiration date  \nWhy It Matters:  \n• This is a statutory consumer-protection requirement, separate from advertising rules.  \n3. Telehealth Standards of Practice (16 CCR §1815.5) Effective Date: January 1, 2026  \nKey Requirements:  \n• Clinicians must hold an active California license or registration when providing telehealth services to clients physically located in California.  \n• At initiation of telehealth services, clinicians must:  \n• Obtain informed consent consistent with Business & Professions Code  \n§2290.5  \n• Disclose risks and limitations of telehealth  \n• Provide license or registration type and number  \n• Document reasonable efforts to identify appropriate local emergency resources  \n• Each telehealth session must include:  \n• Verbal confirmation and documentation of the client’s full name and physical location  \n• Ongoing assessment of telehealth appr","cbCailFcYC5GmnbH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailFcYC5GmnbH","pdf",124173,"English","# CAMFT Code of Ethics Updates\n## Telehealth, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (Section 6)\n## Advertising and Testimonials (Section 13)\n## Public Statements and Social Media (Section 5)\n## Expanded DEI and Anti-Discrimination Framing\n# California Law & Regulation Updates (BBS)\n## Unprofessional Conduct Regulations\n## Client Notice Requirement (SB 1024)\n## Telehealth Standards of Practice (16 CCR §1815.5)\n## Advertising Regulations (16 CCR §1811)\n## Disciplinary Guidelines and Uniform Standards (16 CCR §1888)\n## Proposed BBS Fee Reductions (Pending)\n## Law & Ethics Examination (No Substantive Change)","[{\"question\":\"What CAMFT ethics changes take effect for telehealth, technology, and AI?\",\"answer\":\"The revised CAMFT Code consolidates technology-related ethics into Section 6, requiring competence with telehealth platforms and AI tools, assessing telehealth suitability, ensuring ethical documentation and clinical decision-making, complying with applicable telehealth laws, and enhancing informed consent and disclosure about AI and technical failures.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key BBS telehealth requirements starting January 1, 2026?\",\"answer\":\"Clinicians must hold an active California license or registration for clients physically located in California. 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