MA H1704

Bill

MA H1704

Establishing a behavioral health workforce development trust fund

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a behavioral health workforce development trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Workforce Development Trust Fund, which will be used to create a competitive grant system for mental health services agencies. The grants will support the clinical supervision of behavioral health providers-in-training pursuing licensure as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), and other licensed behavioral health providers. Additionally, the fund will be used to enhance professional development opportunities in the mental health field. The fund will be comprised of various state agency representatives and representatives from professional associations related to behavioral health.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Josh Cutler (D), Matt Muratore (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1704

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1704
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1704.pdf

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