The newly streamlined and fully current 2011 edition of California Laws For Counselors And Psychotherapists brings together selected laws relating to mental health practitioners in order to both alert mental health practitioners to the laws that affect them, and enable practitioners to be informed consumers of legal services. This edition presents substantial textual and organizational changes from past editions in an effort to improve both the topical focus and depth of coverage, while making the information more accessible to practitioners. A number of previous sections, such as those related to the credentialing of teachers, have been deleted. Other sections, such as those on involuntary civil commitment; and professional ethics, have been added or expanded. California Laws For Counselors And Psychotherapists is a basic companion reference for university level courses, continuing education programs, and for those studying to become licensed in California. It may be used as a handbook in the field for licensed practitioners and other professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, county psychiatric emergency response professionals, peace officers, conservators, private fiduciaries, facility administrators, patient advocates and others.