Presented by Joy Alafia, CAE, CAMFT Executive Director
1 CE credit included. A recording will be available for viewing for 21 days. This is an in person event. The venue will be determined soon.
Join CAMFT Executive Director, Joy Alafia, CAE for an understanding about events, legislation, and internal association processes that are currently impacting CAMFT members.
Educational Goals
Designed for Mental Health Professionals, this 90-minute presentation will discuss general CAMFT issues and priorities. There will also be updates on Medicare, the BBS, license portability, as well as California legislative updates. Finally, discussion on why it is important to avail yourself of the Legal Consultation service CAMFT provides. There will be ample time for Q&A.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Learn about at least 3 recently passed / pending legislation that impact MFTs.
- Identify one resource for legal consultation for therapists.
- Identify 1 change on the horizon on how MFTs work in today’s world.
About the Presenter
Joy Alafia joined the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as Executive Director in June 2022. She brings over 17 years of association experience, specializing in transformational leadership, organizational management, governance, marketing, and partnership development. In her first 6 months, CAMFT developed a two-year strategic plan and deployed the organization’s first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. Recent efforts include building the public’s awareness of MFTs as Medicare providers, sharing the role of MFTs via media outlets including NPR. Her employment history includes serving as the CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), where she led the organization to a new chapter focused on renewable propane as part of California’s clean energy economy. Joy previously served as an advisory member for the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program which supports the accelerated development and deployment of advanced transportation fuels and technologies. Prior to that, Joy served as a business director for the California Association of REALTORS®, an organization with over 185,000 members where she focused on developing innovative and enterprising business partnerships.
Joy presently serves on the Board for the United Way Bay Area and previously held a Board position for the non-profit Building Diversity in Science. Joy has a BS in Physics from Spelman College and an MBA from Pepperdine University. She is a Certified Association Executive.
Outline
CAMFT Updates (10 minutes – no CEUs given)
Strategic Plan• Advocacy
• License Portability
• Medicare
• Membership & Marketing
• Technology
• Foundation: DEI
Medicare
• Medicare Corner
• Opt-Out Provider
• Opt-In
• Final Rule
• FFS Enrollment
• CMS Sub-Regulatory Guidance
• Medicare Rates
CAMFT Operations
Bylaws Review
CAMFT Policies
Task Force
Office Relocation
KPIs (Financial, Membership, DEI Authors)
Advocacy and Legal Updates (cont.) (60 minutes—CEs)
2023 State Legislation - CAMFT sponsored legislation
SB525
2024 State Legislation
Veterans Affairs
BBS updates
Member Resources (10 minutes – no CEUs given)
Resources
Upcoming Events
Scholarships, Honors, Awards
Volunteer with CAMFT
Questions? (10 min)
This course meets the qualifications for 1 hour of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SVC-CAMFT), provider #62279, is approved by CAMFT to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. SVC-CAMFT maintains the responsibility for the program and all its content.
CE Credit will be awarded via email after the completion of the course in exchange for a course evaluation. No CEUs will be awarded to persons arriving late or leaving early. Partial CE credit will not be awarded. This program will benefit LMFT, LPCC, LEP and LCSW licensees and pre-licensees.
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