1. (1) Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to work as a clinically trained mental health professional. A license issued under this section does not authorize the license holder to work as a school social worker or a school counselor.

2. (2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a tier I license under this section to an applicant who satisfies all of the following:

   1. (a) The applicant holds all of the following:

      1. 1. A master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, social work, or a similar field.
      2. 2. A valid clinical marriage and family therapy license, clinical professional counselor license, or clinical social worker license issued by the marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, and social work examining board.

   2. (b) The applicant agrees to do all of the following:

      1. 1. Store, safeguard, and dispose of client records in ways that maintain confidentiality and comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 45 CFR 164.502.
      2. 2. Maintain accurate and adequate clinical and financial records in accordance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, 45 CFR 164.502.
3. (3) Duration. A license issued under this section is valid for 2 years.
4. (4) Renewal. A license issued under this section is renewable.

History

History: 2023 Wis. Act 196: cr. Register April 2024 No. 820, eff. 5-1-24.