Behavioral Health Workforce Development is the primary objective of a strategic partnership between Tarzana Treatment Centers College (TTCC) and the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP). California faces a growing shortage of trained behavioral health professionals. The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) projects a significant deficit of addiction counselors by 2030. In response, Tarzana […]
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New AB 2473 Education Requirements — A Guide for SUD Counselors
New AB 2473 Education Requirements in California officially went into effect on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift for the substance use disorder (SUD) workforce. For newly registered Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors, this means the timeline for completing academic foundational education has moved from a recommendation to a strict regulatory mandate. About Assembly Bill 2473 (AB […]