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MA H2342
MA H2342Creating an entry-level licensing program to allow applicants to practice under supervision prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish an entry-level licensing program to allow applicants to practice under supervision prior to becoming licensed mental health counselors. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an entry-level licensing program to allow applicants to practice as "licensed supervised mental health counselors" under the supervision of a licensed clinician before becoming fully licensed mental health counselors. The bill amends existing law to define this new "licensed supervised mental health counselor" role, allow these counselors to provide services alongside licensed mental health counselors, and specify the requirements for this new license, including a master's degree in a relevant field and passing a board-approved examination. The supervised counselors must practice under the supervision of a licensed clinician in a clinic, hospital, or other approved facility.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Kathy LaNatra (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Ted Philips (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2342 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2342.pdf |
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