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Clinical Practice Insurance Updates Legislation Licensure Board Updates Resources
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Date posted May 19

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New Ride CARE Law Changes Emergency Detention Transportation Regulations
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Mar 9

Pictured above: an asphalt road lined with trees In April of 2021, Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law Senate Bill 3, which brings changes to...

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Many Rural Oklahomans Still Struggle to Receive Tele-Health Services
Date posted Feb 28

The advent of the COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the way many therapists render services. With tele-health sessions often being held in lieu...

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The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 Introduced to the US Senate
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Feb 24

Pictured above: a clinician holds a woman's hands Earlier this month, the federal Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 was...

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New Bill May Change Referral Process for Oklahoma Drug Court Programs
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Feb 22

Pictured above: a judge reviews a document with a gavel in the foreground As outlined in a previous article, 6 Bills Mental Healthcare...

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OBBHL Now Accepting CEU Provider Applications
Posted In: Licensure Board Updates,
Date posted Feb 21

Pictured above: a therapist lectures to a group of colleagues During its regularly scheduled board meeting on Feb 11, 2022, the Oklahoma Board of...

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Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Now Considering Rule Changes
Posted In: Licensure Board Updates,
Date posted Feb 18

Pictured above: a therapist flipping through the pages of a treatment manual On Friday February 11th, the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health...

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OBBHL Waives In-person CEU Requirement
Posted In: Licensure Board Updates,
Date posted Feb 11

During today's board meeting, the OBBHL voted to waive in-person CEU requirements for Oklahoma LPC, LMFTs, and LBPs. The board cited "the continued...

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Bill to Protect Conversion Therapy in Oklahoma Passes State Committee
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Feb 10

Earlier this week, Representative Jim Olsen introduced House Bill 2973 to the Oklahoma State Legislature, which he referred to as the...

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6 Bills Mental Healthcare Professionals Should Be Watching in 2022
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Feb 8

Pictured above: the word "legislation" on a dictionary page As the Oklahoma legislative session draws nearer, state lawmakers have recently been...

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Want to serve on a licensing board? You will have to do this first!
Posted In: Licensure Board Updates,
Date posted Jan 28

Pictured above: a long boardroom table lined with black chairs The Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health, Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug...

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Navigating Taxes and Retirement: Tips for Mental Health Professionals- Part 4
Posted In: Resources,
Date posted Jan 24

After 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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