Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Online, self-paced continuing education for Arizona licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, and associate licensees. Under Arizona Administrative Code R4-6-802, licensees complete 30 clock hours of continuing education each license period, including at least three clock hours in behavioral health ethics or mental health law and three in cultural considerations in psychotherapy, and, beginning January 1, 2027, three in technology related to behavioral health, such as telehealth, electronic communication, and the use of artificial intelligence. Rule R4-6-802(D)(1) accepts continuing education sponsored or approved by national professional associations or organizations in the behavioral health specialties. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Our Arizona courses are posted on CE Broker for the Arizona Board, and completions are reported to CE Broker. These courses are designed around Arizona requirements but are not approved or endorsed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Licensees verify current requirements with the Board.

Cultural Competency and Diversity in Behavioral Health Practice (3 Hours)

Designed around Arizona's 3-hour cultural competency and diversity requirement (R4-6-802)

Practical tools: Cultural Formulation Interview, broaching, rupture repair, and interpreter best practices

Covers ACA, NASW, APA, and NBCC ethics, CLAS Standards, and Section 1557 language access

3h
3
7

Legal and Ethical Issues and Responsibilities in Clinical Supervision (6 Hours)

Supervisors implement strict informed consent protocols to protect client autonomy and establish clear supervisory boundaries.

Professionals execute risk management strategies to mitigate direct and vicarious liability within the clinical training environment.

Clinical educators navigate complex ethical dilemmas regarding dual relationships and trainee impairment safely.

6h
1
10
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