AZ HB2336

Amends Arizona law to expand the definition of "licensed mental health professional" eligible to provide traumatic event counseling to public safety employees to include psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals with master's or doctoral degrees, mental health nurse practitioners, psychiatric clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants.

Requires employers to provide up to twelve visits of licensed counseling (including telehealth) to public safety employees exposed to death, maiming, dangerous crimes against children investigations, or life-threatening rescue situations in the line of duty.

Mandates employers compile annual data on program participation, including number of participants, average visits per employee, missed work days, and subsequent workers' compensation claims filed by participants.

Extends the repeal date of sections 38-672 and 38-673 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2026.

Exempts state employers already offering comprehensive mental health programs with at least twelve visits per year, including in-person trauma counseling, from the new requirements.