Associates are clinicians who have graduated with a master's degree from an accredited mental health program and are registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science. Like many other licensed clinicians in the medical field, Associates must be supervised by a licensed clinician for 3,000 hours (or more) before they can sit for licensing exams. All associates are contracted with CalOptima, MHN Medi-Cal, Contra Costa, Cigna and also offer affordable cash rates.Â