MN HF4149

Allows alcohol and drug counselor licensure applicants to hold a bachelor's or master's degree (previously bachelor's only) and adds requirement for training on substance use disorder treatment with medications for opioid use disorder.

Expands the definition of "accrediting body" to include the ASAM Level of Care Certification Program in addition to the Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Reduces the timeframe for local agencies to enter client financial eligibility span from ten calendar days to five business days for behavioral health fund determination.

Modifies staffing requirements for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder programs to require employment of a mental health professional instead of a percentage-based staffing formula.

Changes the paperwork reduction report deadline from "within two years of contracting with a qualified vendor" to December 15, 2024, and removes the requirement to contract with an external vendor.