As used in this part, "mental health professional" means:
- (1) a certified professional person as defined in 53-21-106;
- (2) a physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 3;
- (3) a psychologist licensed under Title 37, chapter 17;
- (4) an advanced practice registered nurse, as provided for in 37-8-202, with a clinical specialty in psychiatric mental health nursing; or
- (5) a clinical social worker, a professional counselor, or a marriage and family therapist licensed under Title 37, chapter 39.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 214, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 310, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 713, L. 2023; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 53, L. 2025.