Sec. 61.601. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "mental health professional" means:
(1) a licensed physician who is:
(A) a graduate of an accredited psychiatric residency training program; or
(B) certified in psychiatry by:
(i) the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; or
(ii) the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry;
(2) a psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code;
(3) a licensed professional counselor, as defined by Section 503.002, Occupations Code;
(4) an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined by Section 301.152, Occupations Code, who holds a nationally recognized board certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing;
(5) a licensed clinical social worker, as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code; and
Text of subdivision as added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 3083), Sec. 1
(6) a chemical dependency counselor, as defined by Section 504.001, Occupations Code
Text of subdivision as added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 3808), Sec. 1
(6) a licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 322 (S.B. 239), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 891 (H.B. 3083), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 3808), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
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