Tag: New York
Attention New York!
ATTENTION NEW YORK!!!! As you may know, the New York State Task Force on Occupational Regulation (NYSTF) has a new email address: nystate.task.force@gmail.com We are hearing that our new format for large emails, coming through MailChimp, often sends our messages into folders for spam or (in Gmail) promotions. Please make sure to check these folders […]
Save the Date for Passages 2017!
Save the Date for Passages 2017! Passages 2017 will be held at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY on October 14th, 2017. Co-chairs will be current student Liz Ingram and new professional Tara O’Brien. Check back for registration and more info!
Sounds of Recovery: Music Therapy in Medical Settings
Upcoming CMTE Opportunity! Friday, September 15th, 2017 8:00 am- 4:30 pm NYU Langone Medical Center Sounds of Recovery: Music Therapy in Medical Settings is a one-day conference featuring presentations about matters surrounding the practice of music therapy in hospital settings with a variety of client populations. A keynote address, nine concurrent sessions, a panel discussion and […]
Update: New York State CE requirements for the LCAT
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, effective January 1, 2017, Section 8412 of Article 163, the Mental Health Practitioner’s law, requires LCATs to earn 36 hours of approved continuing education (CE) for every 3-year registration period. All CE must be taken from a state-approved provider, and any CE completed prior to January 1, 2017 will […]
Upcoming NYSTF Workshops!
Dear Colleagues, Please see the attached flyer for details on a day-long workshop at Nazareth College of Rochester on Saturday, September 24, presented by the New York State Task Force on Occupational Regulation (NYSTF). The morning session is geared toward students and others who would like detailed information on the Mental Health Practitioners law and the step-by-step […]
Mandatory Continuing Ed. Requirements for the LCAT
Dear Colleagues and Advocates, We have just been notified that information regarding the new mandatory continuing education requirements has been posted on the Office of the Professions (OP) website. As indicated in correspondence from Dr. David Hamilton, Executive Secretary of the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners: The information is organized under the links to […]
Attention NYS and LCATS!
Dear Colleagues and Advocates, We have been receiving many questions regarding the new regulations that require mandatory continuing education (CE) for all Licensed Mental Health Practitioners, including LCATs. While we all respect and value the process of continuing education for maintaining competence in practice, NYSTF has concerns about components of the proposed regulations, specifically: The […]
HEY, NEW YORK! Help for the Helpers!
HEY, NEW YORK!!! DID YOU KNOW??? In an effort to help keep NYS music therapists informed regarding the Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) law and regulations, we are pleased to offer this little column of regulatory tidbits! This Issue’s Feature: HELP FOR THE HELPERS Self-care for therapists is an important pursuit. Our work is both […]
