The Associate Phase Is Different
You just graduated. Your program tracked hours for your degree. The California BBS tracks hours for your license — and the two systems have almost nothing in common.
As an associate (AMFT, APCC, or ASW), you are now responsible for documenting 3,000 supervised hours in BBS A/B/C format, enforcing a 40-hour weekly cap across every site you work at, tracking 104 supervised weeks (with 52 individual), and generating the exact PDF forms the BBS asks for at licensure time.
A tool built for degree programs was not built for that. HourJourney was. See our Program Hours vs Licensure Hours explainer for the full picture.
What You Need in an Associate-Phase Tool
Feature list mapped directly to BBS requirements. Every item here is the difference between hours that count and hours that don't.
| BBS Requirement | HourJourney Feature |
|---|---|
| A/B/C hour categorization | Guided weekly entry with A, A1, B, B1, B2 sub-fields; Column C auto-calculates |
| 40-hour weekly cap (across all sites) | Real-time aggregate warning when your combined weekly total approaches or exceeds 40 |
| 104 supervised weeks minimum | Automatic week counter that only increments when hours + supervision are logged the same week |
| 52 individual supervision weeks | Separate counter; dashboard flags if you are behind pace |
| 500-hour A1 sub-requirement (LMFT) | Live progress bar for couples, families, and children hours vs. target |
| Pre-degree vs post-degree classification | Auto-classifies every entry based on your degree-awarded date; reclassifies retroactively if date changes |
| Form 37A-525 (Weekly Log) | One-click PDF export, pre-filled with your data in BBS-approved format |
| Form 37A-301 (Experience Verification) | Auto-generated per supervisor per site |
| Multi-site, multi-supervisor work | Unlimited sites and supervisors; aggregated weekly totals with per-site breakdown |
| Supervisor signatures | Electronic signatures accepted per BBS 2025 FAQ; audit trail on every entry |
| Data retention for 3-6 years | All entries retained as-is; soft delete only (never hard delete); full version history |
| Projected completion date | Dashboard projects your LMFT/LPCC/LCSW completion based on current weekly rates |
If You Used Tevera in Your Program
Many of our users used Tevera during graduate school, because most California MFT, counseling, and social work programs run it. Tevera is a program platform built for accreditation compliance — and it did its job during your degree. HourJourney picks up where it leaves off, as the independent tool you use after graduation while accumulating the 3,000 BBS-countable hours toward your license. If you still have program data to preserve, see our Tevera export guide for the step-by-step handoff.
Transparent Pricing, Tied to Your Phase
Pre-Degree (Trainee)
For pre-degree students still in their graduate program
- ✓ Full BBS A/B/C tracking
- ✓ Multi-site + multi-supervisor
- ✓ BBS Forms 37A-525 and 37A-301
- ✓ Auto-upgrade when you register as an associate
Post-Degree (Associate)
For registered AMFTs, APCCs, and ASWs
- ✓ Everything in Trainee
- ✓ 104-week + 52-week supervision tracking
- ✓ Completion projection dashboard
- ✓ Version history on every entry
Every account starts with a 30-day free trial. Cancel any time in-app before the trial ends.
Built by Someone Who Lived the Licensure Journey
HourJourney exists because the founder watched his wife navigate California MFT licensure and saw how much time and certainty got lost to spreadsheets and mismatched program tools. Every feature in HourJourney maps to a BBS rule we learned the hard way. Nothing is generic. Nothing is copy-pasted from a generic time-tracking app.
If you have ever wondered whether a hour you logged last year actually counts, or whether your current supervisor qualifies under BBS rules, or whether your 500 A1 hours are on pace — HourJourney answers those questions on a dashboard, every day you log in.
FAQ: HourJourney for California Associates
Is HourJourney BBS-compliant?+
Yes. HourJourney is purpose-built for California BBS licensure requirements: A/B/C categorization, the 40-hour weekly cap across multiple sites, the 104-week supervised-weeks minimum, the 52-week individual supervision minimum, and the 500-hour A1 sub-requirement. It generates pre-filled BBS Forms 37A-525 and 37A-301.
How much does HourJourney cost?+
$4.95/month or $49/year (save 17%) for pre-degree trainees; $7.95/month or $79/year (save 17%) for post-degree associates. Every account starts with a 30-day free trial. Plans upgrade automatically when you register as an associate, preserving your monthly-or-annual cadence.
Can I export my data from HourJourney?+
Yes. HourJourney generates BBS Forms 37A-525 and 37A-301 as pre-filled PDFs, and you can export raw log data at any time. No vendor lock-in.
What if I used Tevera during my program?+
Many of our users used Tevera during graduate school. HourJourney is built for what comes next -- the California associate phase. You can enter your pre-degree hours manually or follow our Tevera export guide. HourJourney is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tevera.
Does HourJourney handle multi-site tracking?+
Yes. Unlimited sites and supervisors. HourJourney automatically aggregates the 40-hour weekly cap across every site in a given week.
Do I need a credit card for the free trial?+
A card is required at signup to start the 30-day free trial, but you are not charged until the trial ends. Cancel any time in-app before the trial ends with no charge.
Is HourJourney only for LMFT?+
HourJourney supports LMFT (AMFT), LPCC (APCC), and LCSW (ASW) California BBS pathways. A/B/C tracking is standardized across all three; differences in total hours and sub-requirements are handled automatically based on your license type.
What if my supervision situation changes mid-journey?+
You can add new supervisors, deactivate old ones, or switch sites at any time. Past entries remain tied to their original supervisor and site. HourJourney never hard-deletes historical data.
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Start Your Free 30-Day TrialRelated guides
Hours Tracking After Graduation
The cornerstone post-grad guide: Tevera access, BBS forms, setting up your system.
Program Hours vs Licensure Hours
Why program tools and licensure tools are fundamentally different.
Preserving Your Program Hours
Step-by-step: export your Tevera hours and convert them to BBS format.
BBS Supervision Requirements
Weekly units, 104-week minimum, 52-week individual minimum.
Tevera is a registered trademark of its respective owner. HourJourney is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tevera. BBS requirements reflect guidance current as of 2025–2026. Always verify at bbs.ca.gov.