An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development

This bill requires Massachusetts' Department of Mental Health, Youth Services, Children and Families, Public Health, and Personnel Administration to update their official job descriptions to include Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Licensed Supervised Mental Health Counselors (LSMHCs) by September 1, 2023. It mandates that all behavioral health job postings within these departments reflect the full scope of practice for these licensed professionals. The bill directly affects state agencies hiring mental health staff and the LMHC/LSMHC professionals seeking these positions. The key mechanism is a deadline-driven update to job classification specifications, ensuring state hiring aligns with these counselors' authorized roles.