I believe that an eligible licensed mental health professional (LMHP-E) should be able to continue conducting intake assessments as well as reassessments.  I am concerned because in the latest proposed changes to MHSS regulations, it appears that only licensed mental health professionals can conduct assessments.   As an LMHP-E, I have a masters degree and I am working towards becoming a licensed professional counselor.  I have conducted well over 100 intake assessments and believe that I am very competent in gathering information and using that information to make informed diagnostic conclusions.  I think that the opportunity for individuals who are already being supervisied by a licensed professional to conduct these assessments is so educational and is a critical part of our job function.   Please allow LMHP-E individuals to continue to conduct assessments.