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S8899 — Relates to supervision by certain marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors
June 29, 2026
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This bill allows experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) to supervise each other’s licensure candidates. To qualify, supervisors must have at least three years of licensure, hold diagnostic privilege, and complete specific training…
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S6912 — Defines mental health practitioners with diagnostic authority
June 29, 2026
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This bill expands the types of mental health professionals authorized to provide services under New York’s Workers’ Compensation program, specifically including Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and other Article 163 licensees who hold diagnostic privilege. This is a crucial development…
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