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October is Depression and
Mental Health Screening Month
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TCA and Division Nominations for Volunteer Leadership Now Open
Deadline: September 15
Nominations are now open for leadership positions in TCA and its Divisions. Elections will open on October 5 and culminate November 3 onsite at the annual Professional Growth Conference. Winners will be announced during the second general session on November 4.
Please take a moment to nominate yourself or a colleague today. Volunteer leaders are instrumental in directing TCA's important work. By nominating strong candidates to serve, you are helping determine TCA's future goals and objectives.
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Hotel Space is Filling Up Quickly!
Don't miss your chance to stay at the conference headquarters' hotel, the Sheraton Dallas Hotel
. Register for the conference and make your travel arrangements now!
This conference will enhance your professional tool-kit and allow you to take advantage of numerous networking events. All programs will be eligible for LPC, NBCC, SBEC, LMFT, SW, Psychologist and School Psychologist continuing education hours. More Details
The TCA Annual Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 60th Annual Professional Growth Conference. The meeting will open at the General Session on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. and close on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
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Volunteers Needed! TCA's 60th Annual Professional Growth Conference
Volunteer Orientation Meeting September 17, 2016
RSVP now!
If you can't attend the orientation session but are interested in volunteering, let us know by using the RSVP form.
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e 12th Annual Professional School Counselor Conference
February 12-14, 2017 in Arlington, Texas
Early-bird registration now open!
Join your Professional School Counseling colleagues for the 12th Annual Professional School Counselor Conference at the Arlington Convention Center, February 12-14, 2017. Early-bird rates are now open for TCA members only. Register now for the best price on tailored, comprehensive CE programs specifically for Professional School Counselors. Learn innovative techniques to enhance your practice as well as new trends related to student growth and development. More Information
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Affordable Care Act Provider Re-enrollment
As a requirement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, providers must have their enrollment revalidated by state Medicaid programs by September 24, 2016.
In accordance with the law and upon the direction of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), TMHP will accept completed provider revalidation applications received by September 24, 2016.
There will be no immediate disenrollment actions taken on providers meeting this submission date. Providers must continue to respond to all application deficiencies in a timely manner to remain enrolled.
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TSBEMFT Lawsuit Update: Good News!
On September 2, 2016, the Texas Supreme Court reversed an earlier decision not to grant a hearing on the lawsuit filed by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) that challenged the authority of LMFTs to perform diagnostic assessments and base their treatment on a diagnosis.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in Austin on October 11, 2016. The fact that the Supreme Court changed its mind and decided to hear this case is unusual and exciting.
This case began back in 2008 when TMA filed suit against the TSBEMFT asserting that by allowing LMFTs to "diagnose," the Board was authorizing them to practice medicine, which only licensed physicians have the authority to do.
TCA has been an ally of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, which is also a named party in the suit, and stands with them in support and hope that the Supreme Court will quickly issue a favorable ruling. For more information, contact
Jan Friese, TCA Executive Director.
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TCA/TSCA Member Testifies on Cyber Bullying
On August 23, 2016 TCA/TSCA member Valerie Martinez from Northside Independent School District in San Antonio provided testimony before the Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice regarding cyber bullying.
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Medicaid Fee-for-Service Access Monitoring
Review Plan
Comment Through September 27, 2016
The draft Texas Medicaid Fee-for-Service Access Monitoring Review Plan is available for public comment
through September 27, 2016.
The review plan can be found here. You can email comments here.
You can send written comments to:
Carisa Magee
4900 North Lamar Boulevard, MC-H600
Austin, Texas 78751
Please pass this information along to your staff, associates and clients.
Once you have submitted your comments, please take time to complete the survey located at the bottom left corner of the web page.
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City of Austin Offers Free Classes
For Families Coping with Mental Health Diagnosis
The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer
free sessions for family members of people who have had mental health diagnosis.
The free, 12-session course is designed for family members of adults with a mental health diagnosis. The peer-led classes are tailored to help family members understand and support family members with a mental health diagnoses.
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