California SB993 mandates notices for clients receiving psychotherapy services from licensed professionals.

California SB993 amends the Business and Professions Code to require licensees to provide clients with a written notice before or as soon as possible after initiating psychotherapy services. The notice must include information about the Board of Behavioral Sciences and how to file complaints. In certain settings, such as acute psychiatric hospitals or correctional facilities, the notice may omit some identifying information if safety concerns warrant it. However, these facilities must ensure clients can still obtain necessary information to file complaints.

California SB993 mandates notices for clients receiving psychotherapy services from licensed professionals.

California SB993 amends the Business and Professions Code to require licensees to provide clients with a written notice before or as soon as possible after initiating psychotherapy services. The notice must include information about the Board of Behavioral Sciences and how to file complaints. In certain settings, such as acute psychiatric hospitals or correctional facilities, the notice may omit some identifying information if safety concerns warrant it. However, these facilities must ensure clients can still obtain necessary information to file complaints.