Action | Initial regulations for registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals |
Stage | Emergency/NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 2/7/2018 |
I agree that the registration and supervision of qualified mental health professionals is beneficial for the individuals receiving mental health services. Providing registration online is especially helpful for those registering as a QMHP. It may be somewhat discouraging for those who work with both adults and children to have to register as both a QMHP-A and QMHP-C and pay the full fee for both of these credentials. It would be helpful to have a reduced fee if registering as both a QMHP-A and QMHP-C in order to have an incentive those with the most experience and knowledge in a wide range of ages. Another consideration for those working in the school system as therapeutic day treatment counselors would be to extend the ages for QMHP-C providers until age 21, as some young adults are still enrolled in public school and receiving mental health services from QMHPs. Additionally as a LMHP, it would helpful for my supervision of QMHPs to have clear guidelines and guidance documents related to registration, supervision, and reporting any disciplinary action.Consid