Revises the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, renaming it the Behavioral Health Professionals Board, and expands its duties.

Ohio HB718 revises the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, renaming it the Behavioral Health Professionals Board. The bill requires the board to certify peer supporters and qualified mental health professionals. It also mandates the board to collaborate with the Department of Medicaid to create a system to evaluate the qualifications of professionals. The bill outlines specific duties for various professionals, including diagnosing and treating substance use disorder conditions, performing treatment planning, and providing clinical supervision.

Revises the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, renaming it the Behavioral Health Professionals Board, and expands its duties.

Ohio HB718 revises the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, renaming it the Behavioral Health Professionals Board. The bill requires the board to certify peer supporters and qualified mental health professionals. It also mandates the board to collaborate with the Department of Medicaid to create a system to evaluate the qualifications of professionals. The bill outlines specific duties for various professionals, including diagnosing and treating substance use disorder conditions, performing treatment planning, and providing clinical supervision.