New York S08561 amends mental health counselor licensure requirements and allows supervised experience verification submission.

New York S08561 amends the education law to establish requirements for a professional license as a licensed mental health counselor. To qualify, an applicant must file an application, have a master's or higher degree in counseling, complete a supervised internship, and pass an examination. The bill also allows applicants to submit supervised experience verification forms, with safeguards to prevent tampering. The commissioner must promulgate regulations to implement these changes.

New York S08561 amends mental health counselor licensure requirements and allows supervised experience verification submission.

New York S08561 amends the education law to establish requirements for a professional license as a licensed mental health counselor. To qualify, an applicant must file an application, have a master's or higher degree in counseling, complete a supervised internship, and pass an examination. The bill also allows applicants to submit supervised experience verification forms, with safeguards to prevent tampering. The commissioner must promulgate regulations to implement these changes.