SB 216

Bill Subjects

Children And Minors; Generally Health Care Professionals; Behavioral Health Health Care Professionals; Licensing (Including Behavioral And Mental Health) Health; Behavioral Health; Generally Health; Behavioral Health; Mental Illness And Treatment Higher Education; Academics And Curriculum Higher Education; Generally

Abstract

Makes the following changes in regard to marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, addiction counselors, and clinical addiction counselors: (1) Provides that an individual must be licensed as an associate before obtaining the relevant experience hours, except in certain circumstances. (2) Clarifies the effect on experience hours of the expiration of a temporary license or permit. Removes certain provisions regarding first available examinations.