CA MFT Law & Ethics case studies
CA MFT Law & Ethics · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The California Law and Ethics Examination is the statutory exam that associate marriage and family therapists must pass on the path to LMFT licensure in California. It is administered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), the state regulator, and this page is an independent study resource - we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the BBS. The exam is for registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs) who have completed the required qualifying master's degree and registered with the Board before accruing postdegree supervised experience in California, except under the 90-day rule. Content is entirely California law and ethics as it applies to MFT practice: the statutes and regulations governing scope of practice, supervision requirements, confidentiality and mandated reporting, professional boundaries, advertising, unprofessional conduct, and disciplinary processes. The CA MFT Law & Ethics case studies are 5 cases and about 3,250 words.
1The Couple, the Secret, and the Subpoena
You are an LMFT in private practice in Sacramento. For eight months you have been seeing Priya and Daniel for couples therapy, with both adults signing a written agreement that you treat the relationship as the client.
731 words, about 4 min2The 14-Year-Old, the Stepfather, and the Duty to Report
You are an LMFT at a community clinic in Fresno. A 14-year-old client, Mateo, was referred for anxiety and school refusal.
686 words, about 3 min3The Impaired Colleague Who Is Also Your Friend
You are an LMFT in a group practice in San Diego. A colleague, Renee, is a licensed LMFT who shares your suite.
633 words, about 3 min4The Telehealth Client in Another State
You are an LMFT licensed in California, practicing from your home in Oakland. A prospective client, Ms.
561 words, about 3 min5The Gift, the Barter, and the Boundary
You are an LMFT in solo practice in a rural town of 4,000. A long-term client, Mr.
639 words, about 3 min