ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session
	HOUSE: MAPS DPA 15-0-0-0

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HB 2336: licensed mental health professional; definition

Sponsor: Representative Payne, LD 21

House Engrossed

Overview

Defines a licensed mental health professional.

History

Statute currently defines licensed counseling as counseling provided by a licensed mental health professional including psychologists or behavioral health professionals who have training and expertise in treating trauma (A.R.S. § 38-672).

Provisions

1. Defines a licensed mental health professional as an individual who specializes in trauma and crisis, and is one of the following:

a) A psychiatrist who is a licensed medical doctor or osteopathic physician by the Arizona medical board or the Arizona board of osteopathic examiners in medicine and surgery;

b) A licensed psychologist by the state board of psychologist examiners;  

c) A mental health professional licensed by the board of behavioral health examiners in behavioral health who holds a master's or doctoral degree in the mental health profession;

d) A licensed mental health nurse practitioner or psychiatric clinical nurse specialist by the Arizona state board of nursing; or

e) A licensed physician assistant by the Arizona regulatory board of physician assistants. (Sec. 1)

2. Modifies the definition of licensed counseling. (Sec. 1)   

3. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

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