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Bill to reclassify licensed professional counselors and recognize peer support specialists draws support
Summary
Senate Bill 2,079 would move licensed professional counselors into the definition of Tier 2 mental‑health professionals and add a definition for certified peer support specialists; witnesses said the change would expand workforce capacity for evaluations and involuntary‑petition tasks.
The House Human Services Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2,079, which would amend state code to classify licensed professional counselors as Tier 2 mental‑health professionals and add a definition for certified peer support specialists.
Dr. Don Kroner of the Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Division said the department requested the change to reflect current training and…
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