In response to Debra Riggs comment:
"Licensee's must take exams, some of which are national, and recognized by professional organizations, and other "trade organizations
This is not always the case. For instance, in the state of Illinois a person who wishes to be a LSW licensed social worker is not required to complete an examination. (Illinois Public Act 102-0326)
To require those with specific education and training, with a degree to also be licensed as a QMHP is an undue burden on the practitioner, causing more complications in the workforce "pipeline
How will this be a burden on the practitioner and what type of complications do you project?
"please do not add another level of licensure to those who are already licensed and if not licensed, have them work under a licensee"
What type of Licensed professional would suffice for the QMHP to work under for those who are un licensed, already a registered QMHP, holding master's level degrees with over 15+ years in the field and who have already met supervision requirements for LPC,LCSW and LMHP?