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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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;
(6) a licensed specialist in school psychology, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code;
(7) a chemical dependency counselor, as defined by Section 504.001, Occupations Code; and
(8) a licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code.
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