H.R. 5161 · 114th Congress

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the qualifications for licensed mental health counselors of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2016-04-29
Latest action
2016-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

This bill provides that persons with a degree that is equivalent to a master's degree in mental health counseling shall be eligible for appointment to a Department of Veterans Affairs licensed professional mental health counselor position.