AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to adopting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.

The New York State Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc. (NYSSCSW) was founded in 1968 to address the need for legal recognition of social work clinicians practicing in all settings including private practice. This mission included scope of practice licensing and insurance reimbursement for mental health services. Among the notable achievements of the Clinical Society was the successful state and national legislative efforts to increase access to clinical social work mental health services through various public and private insurance systems. NYSSCSW initiated a licensing effort in 1985 which in 2002 New York State enacted, establishing the LCSW as well as the LMSW. NYSSCSW also collaborated with other clinical social work organizations to develop a psychotherapy-oriented Code of Ethics. NYSSCSW continues to be a leader in providing educational, professional and legislative services to its members as well as patient protection legislation.

This legislation would allow New York State psychologists to join the Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). Under the terms of the Compact, out-of-state licensed psychologists can provide services in-person or via telehealth to patients in New York State. States that participate in the Compact adhere to standards created by The Psychology Interjurisdiction Compact Commission.

An Act to repeal paragraph (d) of subdivision 1 of section 7704 of the Education requiring applicants to pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker.

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to diagnostic privilege; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to extending certain exemptions for persons employed as mental health practitioners, psychologists and social workers.

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