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NY A08464
Bill
Status
12/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office of Mental Health to develop training programs, approved educational courses, and a credentialing process for qualified mental health associates (QMHAs).
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Establishes minimum qualifications for QMHAs: high school diploma, either an Associate or Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or three years of relevant work/education/training, and demonstrated competency in mental health assessment, treatment, case management, and crisis stabilization.
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Directs the commissioner to establish a credentialing board with representation from mental health consumers with lived experience, underserved population representatives, and licensed mental health professionals.
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Authorizes the commissioner to set fees, issue credentials, and suspend, revoke, or annul credentials for cause, misconduct, or unauthorized use of the QMHA title.
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Clarifies that QMHAs cannot perform duties requiring a license, registration, or certification under New York education law.
Legislative Description
Directs the office of mental health to establish programs for the training and development of persons capable of providing coaching and support to individuals under treatment plans developed by licensed mental health practitioners, including but not limited to a process of issuing, either directly or through contract, credentials for qualified mental health associates.
Last Action
reported referred to rules
6/7/2024