Earlier this month, the federal Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 was introduced with bipartisan support. The VAWA was...
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As outlined in a previous article, 6 Bills Mental Healthcare Professionals Should Be Watching in 2022, a recently introduced bill may soon change...
Read PostDuring its regularly scheduled board meeting on Feb 11, 2022, the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure finalized its newest plan to address...
Read PostOn Friday February 11th, the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health conducted its regularly scheduled board meeting. Along with waiving the...
Read PostDuring today's board meeting, the OBBHL voted to waive in-person CEU requirements for Oklahoma LPC, LMFTs, and LBPs. The board cited "the continued...
Read PostEarlier this week, Representative Jim Olsen introduced House Bill 2973 to the Oklahoma State Legislature, which he referred to as the...
Read PostAs the Oklahoma legislative session draws nearer, state lawmakers have recently been introducing new bills to the legislature. Many of these...
Read PostThe Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health, Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and the State Board of Licensed Social Workers are...
Read PostHaving a private practice or working as a contract clinician can provide flexibility and freedom that salary positions may not grant. When...
Read PostBefore private practice and contract clinicians begin to build their caseload, they have to build their businesses. Often, deciding if an LLC or...
Read PostThough the Federal Tax Day only comes once per year, there are multiple records to be kept and payments to be made throughout the year to make...
Read PostAfter years of maintaining a private practice or working as a contractor, eventually most therapists will choose to retire. While many salaried...
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