Mental Health Professional Licensing Study: Barriers, Supervision, Regulations
The Mental Health Professional Licensing Study, conducted by the Office of Professional Regulation in Vermont, delves into research, resources, and learning barriers affecting entry into the mental health profession. The study agenda includes discussions on streamlining regulations, supervision requirements, and research processes. Explore current resources, future research considerations, and recommendations to enhance accessibility and efficacy within the mental health field.
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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/
MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING STUDY AGENDA 1/29/2024 Welcome Study Update: Research, Resources, and Learning Barriers to Entry Subgroup Review Supervision Regulations Subgroup Review Streamlining Regulations Subgroup Review Discussion on Shifting Process for Research Period Survey building group; Research reporting; Frequency of meetings
We are here! Questions and Goals and Scope Research, Resources, and Learning Report Recommendations
BARRIERS TO ENTRY: RESEARCH AND RESOURCES CURRENT RESOURCES FUTURE RESEARCH HEAC reports Reports on professional license barriers CSG, George Mason Law School, Institute for Justice, etc. Position Papers E.g., National Association of the Deaf Endorsement policies by state (psych) Telehealth taskforce report/data Licensure compacts data/rules Mental Health America (barriers) NBCC (exams per state) Meetings with groups Anonymous survey All mental health professionals Current/recent professionals in training Exam requirements and accommodations Exam requirements and alternatives in other states (e.g., Illinois) Meeting with community organizations Equity trainings in VT and other states Language barriers to supervisors (e.g., ASL) Post-degree coursework supplementation Credential conversion (school counselors) Reimbursement pathways for trainees National median income for MH providers
SUPERVISOR REGULATIONS: RESEARCH AND RESOURCES CURRENT RESOURCES FUTURE RESEARCH Supervision requirement by state (psych) ASPPB Guidelines NASW Supervision Standards AAMFT Approved Supervisor Handbook Anonymous survey All mental health professionals Current/recent professionals in training Vermont s supervisor requirements in other OPR professions Supervisor requirements in other states See: NC & NJ Social Work boards Accrediting standards Supervised hour reporting policies Examples from VT supervisors/agencies Requirements in other states Vermont s 3-year practice requirement compared to other states Supervision practices in Designated Agencies
STREAMLINING REGULATIONS: RESEARCH AND RESOURCES CURRENT RESOURCES FUTURE RESEARCH Qualification requirements by profession CEU by state (psych) License compacts/requirements Endorsement policies by state (psych) Telehealth taskforce data/report Licensure compacts requirements HEAC Report on CE and Equity Training Music and Art Therapy resources Advocacy landscape NJH/MD/ND board examples 3rd party certification requirements Anonymous survey Consolidated board examples KS/OH/TX/NH Min/max profession req s in other states Qualification pathways in other states 3rd part certifications and accreditations OPR application denial data Roster history and legislative intention CEU requirements in other states Regulation and insurance system DOL on regulation and workforce impacts
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS: TOPICS AND FREQUENCY Survey Design Group Study group has determined that an anonymous would be a valuable tool Study participants are invited to participate in survey design Other Subcommittees By profession Research collection and reporting Should we reduce frequency/change topics of subcommittee meetings during research period? Participants noted the study group frequency can be a burden on top of professional obligations OPR will need time to perform research for each study group prior to recommendation phase
NEXT MEETING DATE Next Meetings: 2-4pm Full Group February 19 is President s Day and there is no meeting;Reschedule for Tuesday, January 27th Full Group March 18 Sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov
