https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ 2024-06-08T18:05:27Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-627410 Counseling Compact - Legislation passed adding Minnesota to the Counseling Compact. LADC Degree Expansion - Legislation passed expanding the degree requirement for licensed alcohol and drug counselors in Minnesota Statutes section 148F.025, subd. 2(1). 2024-06-07T17:50:06Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-627404 On June 7, 2024, the Board emailed a survey to all licensees and temporary permit holders via GovDelivery. This is a legitimate email from the Board and we hope licensees will take the time to respond. 2022-11-03T17:56:43Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-546510 MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy is proposing amendments to rules governing licensing for and practice of behavioral health and therapy. 2022-06-03T17:57:31Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-531254 The supervision requirements for the LPCC General Method found in Minnesota Statutes section 148B.5301, subd. 2(c), are amended to allow all supervision hours to be completed in person or “through real-time, two-way interactive audio and visual communication.” 2022-04-01T17:58:10Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-518695 MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy is proposing amendments to rules governing licensing for and practice of behavioral health and therapy. 2022-03-01T18:58:41Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-518056 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC), is soliciting grant proposals from mental health professionals from communities of color, or underrepresented communities, to become qualified to serve as supervisors for mental health practitioners pursuing licensure (‘Licensing Supervisor’). 2021-11-22T15:31:41Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-509999 BBHT is in the process of Rulemaking. Click to view the draft. 2021-11-18T23:06:23Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-509983 BBHT recently updated our online services portal. 2021-11-03T16:55:05Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-507325 Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselings (LADC) are now included as Urban/Rural Mental Health Professionals within the MN Loan Forgiveness Program. 2021-07-30T20:39:12Z https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/news/board-news/index.jsp?id=21-503629 On July 30, 2021, the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy members reviewed Executive Order 21-25: Protecting Minnesotans from "Conversion Therapy" and unanimously support its enforcement.