UT Office of Professional Licensure review of behavioral health licensing
Date postedJanuary 18, 2024
A year of research conducted by the Utah Department of Commerce Office of Professional Licensure has resulted in the following recommended changes to the licensure of mental health professionals:
- Train smarter, not harder: Implement more flexible supervision hours, focus on enhancing clinical skills and reduce burdensome continuing education requirements.
- Expand pathways and portability: Establish a new alternative supervision track, increase the workforce through interstate compacts and introduce a higher-level addiction counseling license.
- Streamline governance structure: Create a multi-professional board.
- Fill gaps in career ladders and care: Create lower-level extender licenses and certifications, allow psychologists limited prescribing privileges.