Vermont H0237 authorizes doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications for mental health conditions.

Vermont H0237 amends state law to allow licensed, doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications for mental health conditions. The bill outlines specific criteria for obtaining a prescribing psychologist license, including specialized training, supervised practice, and passing a national certifying exam. A psychologist-doctorate must also enter into a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating practitioner, who must be a physician or other approved prescribing provider.

Vermont H0237 authorizes doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications for mental health conditions.

Vermont H0237 amends state law to allow licensed, doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications for mental health conditions. The bill outlines specific criteria for obtaining a prescribing psychologist license, including specialized training, supervised practice, and passing a national certifying exam. A psychologist-doctorate must also enter into a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating practitioner, who must be a physician or other approved prescribing provider.