Bill > SB153

This bill modifies Louisiana's regulations for behavioral health rehabilitation services, specifically focusing on Comprehensive Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) services. The legislation allows certified social workers who have not yet met all traditional licensure requirements to continue providing CPST services by petitioning the state board for a three-year certification extension. To qualify for this extension, the social worker must submit a detailed petition including the requested time frame, documentation of their CPST service history, and a statement from their clinical supervisor. The bill expands the pool of professionals who can provide CPST services by adding individuals with a limited scope license to the list of eligible providers, which previously included fully licensed mental health professionals, provisionally licensed professionals, licensed master social workers, and psychology interns. The certification extension is specifically limited to CPST service provision, requires ongoing continuing education and annual renewal fees, and aims to help address potential workforce shortages in behavioral health services while maintaining professional standards and supervision requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB153&sbi=y