New YorkMeasure would define professionals for mobile crisis outreach teams
Mobile crisis outreach teams would use a definition covering several licensed mental health professionals, starting 180 days after the measure becomes law.
What it does
The proposed law would define which licensed professionals count as qualified mental health professionals for mobile crisis outreach teams, including counselors and social workers.
Argument forIncluding licensed counselors and marriage and family therapists could give mobile crisis teams more kinds of professionals to draw on.
Argument againstThe supervision rule could make it harder for teams to use master social workers when an approved supervisor is unavailable.
More detail
The proposed law would set a definition of qualified mental health professional for mobile crisis outreach teams. The definition lists licensed psychologists, registered professional nurses, licensed clinical counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Master social workers must work under the supervision of a physician, psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker. It would take effect 180 days after becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 2REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTHIntroduced
Mental Health