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House advances bill allowing doctoral psychologists to pursue prescriptive authority under training and supervision
Summary
H.237 would authorize doctoral‑level psychologists to obtain prescriptive authority for psychotropic medications after specified postdoctoral training, clinical rotations, and a collaborative agreement with a licensed prescriber; the bill was amended for clarity by Ways and Means and ordered to third reading.
The Vermont House on March 26 advanced H.237, legislation to authorize prescriptive authority for doctoral‑level psychologists who complete a defined postdoctoral training program in psychopharmacology and meet clinical rotation and supervisory requirements.
Supporters framed the bill as a response to mental health provider shortages, particularly in rural areas. Committee testimony cited other states with similar statutes (Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Louisiana, Illinois, Iowa, Idaho) and described a pathway that requires…
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