The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword,
summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative
intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
DIGEST
SB 153 Original 2025 Regular Session Selders
Present law defines "Community psychiatric support and treatment services" (CPST services) as
CMS-approved Medicaid mental health rehabilitation services designed to reduce disability from
mental illness, restore functional skills of daily living, build natural supports, and achieve identified
person-centered goals or objectives through counseling, clinical psycho-education, and ongoing
monitoring needs as set forth in an individualized treatment plan.
Present law provides that, in order to be eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursement, all behavioral
health services providers shall ensure that any individual rendering CPST services for the provider
agency meets certain enumerated requirements.
Present law authorizes the La. Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners to issue a
provisionally licensed professional counselor license to an individual who meets qualifications
established by the board.
Proposed law provides that at the end of the provisional license period prescribed by the board, any
provisionally licensed counselor who has provided CPST services in accordance with present law
and who meets all the qualifications for licensure, except for passing a written or oral examination
required by the board, shall be issued a limited scope license that authorizes the individual to only
provide CPST services.
Present law authorizes the La. Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners to issue a
provisional marriage and family therapist license to an individual who meets qualifications
established by the board.
Proposed law provides that at the end of the provisional license period prescribed by the board, any
provisionally licensed marriage and family therapist who has provided CPST services in accordance
with present law and who meets all the qualifications for licensure, except for passing a board-
approved examination, shall be issued a limited scope license that authorizes the individual to only
provide CPST services.
Present law authorizes the La. State Board of Social Work Examiners to issue a certified social
worker certification for up to three years to an individual who is pursuing a master's social work
license and meets qualifications established by the board.
Proposed law provides that at the end of the three-year period, any certified social worker who has
provided CPST services in accordance with present law and who meets all the qualifications for licensure, except for passing a board-approved examination, shall be issued a limited scope license
that authorizes the individual to only provide CPST services.
Present law requires any individual rendering any components of CPST services, except for
assessment and treatment planning components, to be a fully licensed mental health professional,
a provisionally licensed professional counselor, a provisionally licensed marriage and family
therapist, a licensed master social worker, a certified social worker, or a psychology intern from an
American Psychological Association approved internship program.
Proposed law adds that individuals who have been issued a limited scope professional counselor,
marriage and family therapist, or social worker license may also provide the CPST services in the
same manner as a provisionally licensed professional counselor, a provisionally licensed marriage
and family therapist, or a certified social worker.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 37:1107(A)(5) and (F), 1116(B)(3) and (C), 2707(A)(3) and 2724(B) and R.S.
40:2162(D)(2)(c); adds R.S. 40:2162(D)(2)(d))