H.R. 658 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.

H.R. 658 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to set clear qualifications for appointing marriage and family therapists who can provide clinical supervision within the Veterans Health Administration. This aims to ensure that veterans receive high-quality mental health care from qualified professionals. The key provisions of this legislation include the establishment of specific eligibility criteria for marriage and family therapists. To be appointed to such a position, a therapist must meet existing qualifications and also be recognized by their state as someone who can provide clinical supervision.