SECTION 23.95. Eligible Practice Specialties

For purposes of this subchapter, the following mental health providers may apply for enrollment in the program:

(1) a psychiatrist;

(2) a psychologist, as defined by §501.002, Occupations Code;

(3) a licensed professional counselor, as defined by §503.002, Occupations Code;

(4) an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined by §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 §505.002, Occupations Code;

(6) a licensed specialist in school psychology, as defined by §501.002, Occupations Code;

(7) a licensed chemical dependency counselor, as defined by §504.001, Occupations Code; and

(8) a licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined by §502.002, Occupations Code.

Source Note: The provisions of this §23.95 adopted to be effective November 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 7818; transferred effective December 15, 2016, as published in the Texas Register November 25, 2016, 41 TexReg 9341; amended to be effective February 28, 2018, 43 TexReg 1088; amended to be effective May 22, 2019, 44 TexReg 2456; amended to be effective November 16, 2022, 47 TexReg 7556; amended to be effective February 15, 2024, 49 TexReg 692