Cancelled by Assumption and You’re Next

I was cancelled by assumption recently by the CURALINC EAP. I’ve been a credentialed contractor with them for almost ten years and last October I received an email from them. No phone call, just an email informing me that I was “under review for cancellation” because they think I might treat someone unfairly in the…

Reclaiming Competency in the Mental Health Profession

By Phillip Crum

Let’s talk about reclaiming competency. Twenty-five years ago all 50 states did away with oral exams required to display competency prior to licensure as a mental health counselor. 60% of examinees failed those oral exams. That’s more a statement about how well their academic institutions prepared them for their career than anything having to do…

The AMHP Brief Regarding BHECs Request for Opinion About SB14

By Kathleen Mills LPC-S

SB14 from the 88th TX Legislative session outlawed transgender medical procedures for children in the State of Texas. (SB12 from the 89th session dealt with social transitioning, relating to parental rights in public education-the part that happens before we get to the surgery stage). Unfortunately SB14 did not make it clear whether or not the…

On Our Inclusion in Health Care Provider Definition

By Phillip Crum

I have just finished studying the BHEC Request for Opinion from the TX AG (Request No. 0605-KP) and here is our understanding and thoughts on our inclusion in the “Health Care Provider” definition. We hope they aid you in clarifying yours. The Ask from BHEC’S ED 1. Requesting an opinion as to whether or not…

Battle for the Mind Sit-Rep

By Phillip Crum

With so much going on I thought I’d assemble a cursory “battle for the mind sit-rep” of my latest thoughts. Make No Mistake, There is a War Happening Winning a war requires good leadership, a clear view of the battlefield and a deep understanding of your opponent. The current conflict is about political superiority and…