Section 61.601 - Definition In this subchapter, "mental health professional" means:
(1) a licensed physician who is: (A) a graduate of an accredited psychiatric residency training program; or (B) certified in psychiatry by: (i) the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; or (ii) the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry; (2) a psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code; (3) a licensed professional counselor, as defined by Section 503.002, Occupations Code; (4) an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined by Section 301.152, Occupations Code, who holds a nationally recognized board certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing; (5) a licensed clinical social worker, as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code; (6) a licensed specialist in school psychology, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code; (7) a chemical dependency counselor, as defined by Section 504.001, Occupations Code; and (8) a licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code. Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 678,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2023.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1101,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 891,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 322,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.