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NJ S682

NJ S682
Requires suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires suicide prevention training for mental health practitioners.

AI Summary

This bill requires mental health practitioners, including clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug counselors, and psychologists, to complete a minimum of four hours of suicide prevention training as a condition of licensure and every six years thereafter. The bill defines "suicide prevention training" as a training program approved by the Division of Consumer Affairs that covers the prevention, assessment, screening, treatment, and management of suicide in the clinical context. The bill also directs the Division of Consumer Affairs to establish a list of approved training programs and a protocol for providers to seek approval.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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