Action | 2011 Mental Health Services Program Changes for Appropriate Utilization & Provider Qualifications |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 4/12/2013 |
I believe that an eligible licensed mental health professional (LMHP-E) should be able to continue conducting intake assessments as well as reassessments. I am concerned because in the latest proposed changes to MHSS regulations, it appears that only licensed mental health professionals can conduct assessments. As an LMHP-E, I have a masters degree and I am working towards becoming a licensed professional counselor. I have conducted well over 100 intake assessments and believe that I am very competent in gathering information and using that information to make informed diagnostic conclusions. I think that the opportunity for individuals who are already being supervisied by a licensed professional to conduct these assessments is so educational and is a critical part of our job function. Please allow LMHP-E individuals to continue to conduct assessments.