California SB993 mandates notices for clients in psychotherapy services about complaint filing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

California SB993 requires licensees or registrants to provide clients with a written notice before initiating psychotherapy services. The notice must be in at least 12-point type and inform clients that the Board of Behavioral Sciences handles complaints about services provided within the scope of practice of various professionals. The notice includes contact information for the board. Correctional facilities and psychiatric hospitals must maintain a process for clients to obtain sufficient identifying information to file a complaint if identifying information is withheld.

California SB993 mandates notices for clients in psychotherapy services about complaint filing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

California SB993 requires licensees or registrants to provide clients with a written notice before initiating psychotherapy services. The notice must be in at least 12-point type and inform clients that the Board of Behavioral Sciences handles complaints about services provided within the scope of practice of various professionals. The notice includes contact information for the board. Correctional facilities and psychiatric hospitals must maintain a process for clients to obtain sufficient identifying information to file a complaint if identifying information is withheld.