To be eligible for appointment under Section 434.352(c), an individual must:

1. (1) have at least a master's degree in a recognized mental health field;
2. (2) be licensed in this state to practice a mental health profession;
3. (3) have multiple years of postgraduate experience in a human services setting, such as a community mental health center, chemical dependency rehabilitation center, or residential treatment facility; and
4. (4) have experience in providing trauma-informed care, with preference given to a candidate with at least two years of that experience.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (S.B. 601), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.