House Bill 634 Summary

• Establishes a State Board of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist Examiners within the Bureau of Occupational Licenses to regulate community-based psychosocial rehabilitation services, effective January 1, 2012.

• Requires individuals practicing psychosocial rehabilitation services to obtain either a limited permit (for those meeting educational requirements) or a full license as a Licensed Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (LPSRS).

• Sets licensure requirements including a baccalaureate degree in a behavioral science field, completion of 1,500 hours of supervised practice over 2-3 years, 40 hours of continuing education, and passage of a comprehensive board examination.

• Establishes licensing fees not to exceed $250 for applications and $250 for renewals, with all revenues deposited into the occupational licenses fund.

• Prohibits unlicensed practice of psychosocial rehabilitation services and makes violation a misdemeanor, while exempting other licensed mental health professionals acting within their scope of practice.