Mental Health Professional Licensing Study Overview

MENTAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL
LICENSING
STUDY
 
Office of Professional Regulation
sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov
 
 
https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/regulatory/
regulatory-review/mental-health-
licensing-study/
 
AGENDA
 
Act 117 Review
Kickoff Meeting Review
Study Goals Discussion
ACT 117 of 2022
 
The Office of Professional Regulation shall
conduct a study on:
1.
The possibility of streamlining the
licensure of mental health professionals
Review requirements and processes for
mental health licensure
2.
W
hether additional regulation of supervisors
for professionals-in-training is necessary
3.
The barriers to entry into mental health
professions for marginalized groups
 
 
OPR shall submit findings and recommendations
on or before December 15, 2024.
 
Available here: Section 8 (page 8)
SEPT. 30
TH
 KICKOFF MEETING NOTES
 
Licensing Study introductory meeting September 30
th
 
Major Feedback –
1.
OPR needs to perform more outreach beyond email invitations
In response OPR conducted phoned over 40 individuals/organizations
October 4
th
 sub-meeting on outreach strategies and contacts
Additional outreach is still ongoing – we welcome more suggestions!
2.
A discussion on study questions, goals, and scope must precede study design
10/16 MEETING GOAL: IDENTIFY ISSUES
TO BE ADDRESSED BY SUBCOMMITTEES
 
ACT 117 CONSIDERATIONS
Licensing barriers for individuals including:
BIPOC
Refugees and new Americans
LGBTQ
Low income
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals with lived mental health and
substance use experience
E.g., what does equity mean in mental
health professional licensing?
 
STUDY ISSUES/QUESTIONS
BARRIERS TO ENTRY
 
ACT 117 ISSUES
Possibility of streamlining the licensure, including:
Feasibility of creating one mental health
license
Barriers to licensure
 
STUDY ISSUES/QUESTIONS
STREAMLINING
 
ACT 117 ISSUES
Additional supervisor regulations based on:
Areas of specialization/experience
Supervision fees/compensation
Supervisee load
Barriers to supervision
SUPERVISION
 
STUDY ISSUES/QUESTIONS
EMAIL OPR
 
sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov
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Detailed information about the Mental Health Professional Licensing Study conducted by the Office of Professional Regulation in Vermont. The study aims to explore streamlining licensure processes, addressing barriers for marginalized groups, and assessing the need for additional regulation for supervisors. Key highlights include kickoff meeting notes, study goals, outreach strategies, and important dates.


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  1. MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LICENSING STUDY Office of Professional Regulation sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/regulatory/ regulatory-review/mental-health- licensing-study/

  2. AGENDA Act 117 Review Kickoff Meeting Review Study Goals Discussion

  3. The Office of Professional Regulation shall conduct a study on: 1. The possibility of streamlining the licensure of mental health professionals Review requirements and processes for mental health licensure 2. Whether additional regulation of supervisors for professionals-in-training is necessary ACT 117 of 2022 3. The barriers to entry into mental health professions for marginalized groups Available here: Section 8 (page 8) OPR shall submit findings and recommendations on or before December 15, 2024.

  4. SEPT. 30TH KICKOFF MEETING NOTES Licensing Study introductory meeting September 30th Major Feedback 1. OPR needs to perform more outreach beyond email invitations In response OPR conducted phoned over 40 individuals/organizations October 4th sub-meeting on outreach strategies and contacts Additional outreach is still ongoing we welcome more suggestions! 2. A discussion on study questions, goals, and scope must precede study design

  5. Questions and Goals and Scope Research, Resources, and Learning Report Recommendations

  6. 10/16 MEETING GOAL: IDENTIFY ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED BY SUBCOMMITTEES Barriers Streamlining Supervision

  7. Barriers to Entry Streamlining Supervision Exam accommodations; alt. pathways Qualification supplementation criteria; transitioning between professions Compacts; endorsements/reciprocity Provisional licenses Workforce development Credential requirements accessibility/FAQ Applications/records requests Website/rules accessibility; document links; CE requirements; multiple license types; equity; barriers MOU s Roster use; multiple boards; insurance; roster v. credential tiers; Additional disciplines: art/music therapy; school counseling; Collaborative board/multi profession board/VT Mental Health Board Clinician continuity of care/compensation (post licensure, pre paneling) OPR example disclosure documents Telehealth/compact integration; disclosure rules; Overlapping (multi profession) rules accessibility Client file recipient rules Cross-profession supervision req s PSYA supervised practice Barriers to supervision; accommodations Payment structures Contracts Other jurisdictions (states) Private practice v. agency settings Supervision hourly rules criteria Direct v. indirect service criteria

  8. BARRIERS TO ENTRY ACT 117 CONSIDERATIONS Licensing barriers for individuals including: STUDY ISSUES/QUESTIONS E.g., what does equity mean in mental health professional licensing? BIPOC Refugees and new Americans LGBTQ Low income Individuals with disabilities Individuals with lived mental health and substance use experience

  9. STREAMLINING ACT 117 ISSUES STUDY ISSUES/QUESTIONS Possibility of streamlining the licensure, including: Barriers to licensure Feasibility of creating one mental health license

  10. SUPERVISION ACT 117 ISSUES STUDY ISSUES/QUESTIONS Additional supervisor regulations based on: Barriers to supervision Areas of specialization/experience Supervision fees/compensation Supervisee load

  11. EMAIL OPR sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov

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