SVC-CAMFT upcoming events

Law and Ethics - Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified (Fri, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Law and Ethics

Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified

Friday, October 2, 2026

9am-12pm

with Sara Jasper, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney

3 CE credits

Online via CAMFT website (Zoom)

(click on on webinar series link or register now button below)

Description

Learn from CAMFT's expert attorneys in a Law and Ethics webinar series to support your practice.

This law and ethics-focused training is designed for mental health professionals who are paneled with insurance companies, considering becoming in-network, or seeing clients who wish to use out-of-network benefits. While insurance provides increased access to care, it also introduces complex legal and ethical obligations. During the training, Ms. Jasper will discuss how to fully inform patients about insurance issues at the outset of treatment, bill accurately and respond to records requests and audits in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality laws.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify essential insurance-related disclosures that must be included in the informed consent process at the outset of treatment.
Implement informed consent procedures that fully notify patients about insurance issues and financial responsibilities at the start of treatment.
Execute accurate billing practices to ensure compliance with insurance company requirements and professional standards.
Identify common reasons for insurance record requests and audits.
Respond to records requests and insurance audits effectively while maintaining adherence to state and federal confidentiality laws, such as HIPAA.

Presenter

Sara Jasper, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney grew up in the Sacramento area. She graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Chico with a B.A. in Journalism. While attending CSUC, Sara Interned for Scripps Howard News Service in Washington, D.C. and served as an editor for the award-winning weekly student newspaper, The Orion. Sara attended The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where she served as a library research assistant to professors on campus. During law school, she also clerked for the California Judicial Council, Center for Children, Families & the Courts and for the National Center for Youth Law. Until she moved to San Diego last fall, Sara was on the Board of Directors for Sacramento Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.) and is a member of the State Bar of California. Prior to joining CAMFT, Sara worked at the private firm of Middleton, Young & Minney, LLP where she specialized in education and employment law. Sara also worked as the Legal Liaison and Administrative Officer in the Office of the Chief of Police for the City of Sacramento for three years. She assumed her role with the City of Sacramento's Police Department upon graduating from law school.

Other Details

Cost:

Chapter members: $60

CAMFT members: $65

Non-member $85

Members of a local chapter will receive a $5 discount on the Law and Ethics webinars. It's our way of saying thank you for being a valued part of the chapter community.

Can't attend the webinar? No problem! Be sure to register until the day of the webinar as it will be recorded and your registration will have access to the recording for 2 months and you will still be able to earn your CEs.

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Evening Peer Consultation Group October 6, 2026 with Dr. Robin Hilliard. (Tue, October 06, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Peer Consultation Group

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Online Via Zoom

(link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)

with Dr. Robin Albertson

We are excited to offer monthly peer consultation meetings for all chapter members (including trainees, associates, and licensed therapists) to connect! These meetings will be held online with Zoom, on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30PM to 7:00PM and third Thursdays of every month from 9:00AM to 11:00AM.

This is for chapter members only. Interested in joining this group? Become a member of our community here.

For more information of questions for the evening consultation group, please contact Dr. Robin Albertson via email.

For more information of questions for the morning consultation group, please contact Eddie Posadas via email.

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group October 2026 (Thu, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

Join us for a supportive, collaborative group for pre-licensed clinicians navigating the early stages of their professional journey. Whether you are a student, trainee, or associate this group offers a place to share experiences, build community, and receive encouragement as you move through the unique challenges and opportunities of prelicensure.

Each meeting will include space to discuss clinical questions, explore professional identity, navigate supervision and workplace dynamics, and manage the emotional toll of the work. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange resources, and cultivate a sense of belonging within the mental health community.

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.

Morning Peer Consultation Group October 15, 2026 (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Peer Consultation Group

Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:00am - 10:30am

Online Via Zoom

(link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)

We are excited to offer monthly peer consultation meetings for all chapter members (including trainees, associates, and licensed therapists) to connect! These meetings will be held online with Zoom, on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30PM to 7:00PM and third Thursdays of every month from 9:00AM to 11:00AM.

This is for chapter members only. Interested in joining this group? Become a member of our community here.

For more information of questions for the morning consultation group, please contact Eddie Posadas via email.

SVC-CAMFT Member Support Group (Fri, October 16, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

SVC-CAMFT

Member Support Group

Friday, October 16, 2025

5:00-6:30pm

Online via Google Meet

(link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

The SVC-CAMFT Member Support Group is a confidential, judgment-free space created for therapists, by therapists. This monthly support group offers a place for members to connect, share, and receive emotional and professional support in the face of the unique challenges we experience as mental health professionals.

Whether you're navigating burnout, seeking connection, processing difficult client work, or simply looking for a safe place to be heard, this group fosters mutual support, wellness, and community. Open to licensed clinicians, associates, and trainees, we honor the value of showing up not as "the therapist," but as a human being.

What to Expect:

Facilitated group discussions on therapist wellness
Peer support for professional and personal challenges
Opportunities for reflective listening and connection
A safe, inclusive, and confidential environment

**Join us to refill your own cup—so you can continue to pour into others.**

Open to and FREE for all SVC-CAMFT members (licensed, associate & trainee).

Registration closes evening before event.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT Secretary Ashley Quintanar via email.

Board Meeting - November 2026 (Mon, November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting

Monday, November 2, 2026

12-1:30pm

Online Via Zoom

(link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)

Come join us for our bi-monthly board meeting.

You'll be able to hear updates about our chapter from our chapter leaders, as well as provide any input that may be asked.

Additionally, you can see what sort of volunteer opportunities there are that you may want to be a part of.

If you are a non-member interested in being involved or joining the meeting, please email board secretary Ashley Quintanar.

Hope to see you there!

SVC-CAMFT Member Support Group (Fri, November 06, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

SVC-CAMFT

Member Support Group

Friday, November 6, 2025

5:00-6:30pm

Online via Google Meet

(link will be sent in registration confirmation and reminder emails)

What to Expect:

Facilitated group discussions on therapist wellness
Peer support for professional and personal challenges
Opportunities for reflective listening and connection
A safe, inclusive, and confidential environment

**Join us to refill your own cup—so you can continue to pour into others.**

Open to and FREE for all SVC-CAMFT members (licensed, associate & trainee).

Registration closes evening before event.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT Secretary Ashley Quintanar via email.

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group November 2026 (Thu, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, November 12, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group December 2026 (Thu, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, December 10, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.