A new Illinois Public Act, PA 102-1053, was passed which addresses the increasing need for mental health providers in Illinois. The new law: 1) Increases grant contracts for local clinics to enhance training and supervision of new social workers, licensed professional counselors and family therapists, 2) Removes barriers in Medicaid for mental health assessment and treatment, 3) Provides tax credits for employers who employ eligible employees in rehab and mental health treatment programs, and 4) Makes changes to the licensure requirements for social workers, professional counselors and family therapists so that those who have been licensed in other jurisdictions for 5 years (instead of 10 years) are not required to submit annual proof of completion of education and supervision.
June 2022
