1981
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1982 |
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Chartered by AMHCA
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25 Members
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First licensure bill filed
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MaMHCA dues at $10.00
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1986 |
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Annual Conferences launched
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Dues at $40.00
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90 members
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1987 |
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Licensure for LMHCs becomes law
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1991 |
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First Board of Registration
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CMR 262 (regulations) established
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First license application workshop held
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First LMHC licenses issued
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1992 |
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LMHC grand-parenting period ends
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1993 |
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MaMHCA 800 phone number begins
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1994 |
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First business administrator hired
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Begins LMHC Exam Prep workshop series
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CE Certification program launched
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Workshop series jointly with MaCA
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1995 |
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Executive Director hired
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Membership grows to 1800
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LMHC Regulations revised
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MaMHCA formally joins MARIACES
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MaMHCA Workshops begin
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1996 |
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3rd party reimbursement becomes law
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BCBS opens indemnity panel to LMHCs
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1997 |
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Joins Mass Mental Health Coalition
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Red Cross Training series starts
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1998 |
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MBHP opens panels to LMHCs
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Non-profit incorporation achieved
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Tax Exempt 501c.3 approved
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Web Page launched
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Referral Network Directory published
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MaMHCA Messenger named
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1999 |
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BC/BS recruits LMHCs to PPOs
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MBHP includes LMHCs as approved supervisors in agencies
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MaMHCA opens central office in Natick
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2000 |
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LMHC scope upgrade becomes law
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LMHCs core providers in Parity law
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MPHP reimburses MHC interns
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2001 |
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MBHP opens private panel to LMHCs
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DPH includes LMHCs as full members of interdisciplinary treatment teams
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2003 |
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LMHC Regulations revised
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DPH grants autism diagnosis privilege
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Home Study Book Project begins
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2nd Referral Directory Issued
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2005 |
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Liability Insurance added to services
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Health & Dental plans added to services
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2006 |
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1st Annual Job & Career Fair
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2007 |
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LMHC Testimonial Privilege Becomes Law
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2008 |
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MaMHCA Supervision Training begins
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2009 |
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1st MaMHCA Certified Supervisors arrive
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2010 |
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Haberman-Williams MaMHCA Scholarship established
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2011 |
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Haberman-Williams MaMHCA Scholarship awarded
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2012 |
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Appointed to Behavioral Health Task Force for Payment Reform Legislation
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Appointed to Chair CBHI Workforce Development Group
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Held Silent Auction to Benefit Scholarship Fund
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2013 |
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Joint Conference with NASW-MA on Healthcare Reform
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Launched New Website
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Published MaMHCA Guidelines for LMHCs Using Electronic Communication, Technology Assisted Counseling, and Social Media in their Practice
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2014 |
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Filed 2 New Bills Supporting LMHC Practice and Consumer Safety: Section 12 privileges re mandatory evaluation for danger to self or other; and Creation of a Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund
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Expanded New Professional Development Offerings
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Achieved expanded grand-parenting period for TRICARE panel inclusion for LMHCs
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Introduced Member Highlights column on MaMHCA website
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2015 |
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Established the MaMHCA Certified Clinical Supervisor Credential (MaCCS) for graduates of MaMHCA Clinical Supervision Training Program
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Began Private Practice Development Workshops Series
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New LMHC Regulations CMR-262 Trainings Begun
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2016 |
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10th Anniversary of MaMHCA Job & Career Fairs for LMHCs and MH Agencies
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30th Anniversary of Annual Conferences
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Launched MaMHCA Clinical Supervision Program for MH Agencies
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Chaired Behavioral Health Electronic Health Records Task Force for EOHHS
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Awarded 8th & 9th Scholarships
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