Bill > H383

This bill expands licensure opportunities for school counselors by modifying the requirements for obtaining a mental health counselor license. The bill allows school counselors to apply their graduate coursework credits towards the educational requirements for mental health counselor licensure, even if their graduate program is less than 60 credits. It also permits school counselors to count their professional experience as specialized instructional support personnel towards the required two years of supervised clinical experience. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that school counselors are now qualified to take the written or oral examination for mental health counselor licensure. To be eligible, applicants must complete a master's degree in a relevant field, have 200 hours of supervised clinical experience (with at least 100 hours of individual supervision by a qualified clinician), and meet other specific requirements set by the board. This change aims to provide more flexibility and career advancement opportunities for school counselors seeking to become licensed mental health counselors.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H383