An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen the workforce dedicated to behavioral health services in Massachusetts. It focuses on licensed mental health counselors and supervised mental health counselors, seeking to expand their roles and availability. The bill’s specific details are still under consideration, as it’s currently undergoing a study order within the legislature. It builds upon previous efforts to establish a formal registration board for these professionals.
Key provisions
- Expands the roles of licensed mental health counselors and supervised mental health counselors.
- Supports workforce development initiatives within the behavioral health sector.
- Facilitates a study order to examine current workforce needs and challenges.
- Related to existing efforts to establish a board of registration for these counselors.
Who is affected
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors
- Supervised Mental Health Counselors
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Individuals Seeking Behavioral Health Services
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts to regulate and expand the mental health counseling profession in Massachusetts.
- It complements previous bills establishing a board of registration for mental health counselors.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michael D. Brady
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