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MA H1062

Establishing a behavioral health workforce development trust fund


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Workforce Development Trust Fund to provide a competitive grant system for mental health services agencies to offer clinical supervision to behavioral health providers-in-training pursuing licensure as licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs), and other mandated, licensed behavioral health providers. It also aims to enhance professional development opportunities in the mental health field. The fund will be comprised of various stakeholders, including commissioners from the Departments of Mental Health and Public Health, as well as representatives from professional associations related to behavioral health.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 06/18/2018)

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