What's happening
This bill requires licensed mental health practitioners in New York to receive training on substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Why it matters
Expands the skill set of mental health practitioners. by mandating training on substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders, helping ensure providers can recognize and address the complex interplay between mental health and substance use issues.
Targets both new and existing practitioners. by integrating this training into both initial licensing and ongoing continuing education, potentially raising the overall standard of care throughout the profession.
Aims to address gaps in treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders. , a population that often faces fragmented or inadequate care, by making sure more mental health professionals are equipped to meet their specific needs.
Reflects a broader shift toward integrated care models. in behavioral health, signaling that New York is prioritizing a more holistic approach to treating people with overlapping mental health and substance use challenges.
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- Referred to higher education
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STATE OF NEW YORK
10379
IN ASSEMBLY
May 4, 2020
Introduced by M. of A. L. ROSENTHAL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The education law is amended by adding a new section 8413 to read as follows:
§ 8413. Substance use disorder education. 1. Each licensed mental health practitioner required under this article to register triennially with the department to practice in this state shall receive education and training regarding substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders. The purpose of such training shall be to ensure that mental health practitioners are adequately equipped to care for patients who are dealing with co-occurring disorders.
2. The department shall incorporate such education and training into the mental health practitioner licensing requirements, as well as the continuing education requirements for mental health practitioners who support patients with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD16311-01-0
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