New York A02310 mandates mental health practitioners to undergo training on substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders.

New York A02310 amends the education law to require mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community, and co-occurring disorders. This training aims to ensure that mental health practitioners are adequately equipped to care for patients dealing with co-occurring disorders. The Department of Education will incorporate this training into the licensing and continuing education requirements for mental health practitioners.

New York A02310 mandates mental health practitioners to undergo training on substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders.

New York A02310 amends the education law to require mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community, and co-occurring disorders. This training aims to ensure that mental health practitioners are adequately equipped to care for patients dealing with co-occurring disorders. The Department of Education will incorporate this training into the licensing and continuing education requirements for mental health practitioners.