Este artículo le explica a los Psicólogos graduados en exterior, 3 pasos para obtener su licencia provisional como mental health therapists, en estado de Massachusetts.

There is no legislation in Massachusetts that specifically targets mental health therapists who graduated in foreign languages.

However, there are some general provisions in the law that may be helpful to foreign-trained mental health therapists.

For example, the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions (BHRMHSP) has a policy that allows foreign-trained mental health therapists to apply for a provisional license if they meet certain requirements. These requirements include:

• Having a degree from a mental health program that is accredited by a recognized international accrediting body.
• Passing the National Counselor Examination (NCE).
• Having at least two years of supervised clinical experience.

If a foreign-trained mental health therapist meets these requirements, they can apply for a provisional license from the BHRMHSP. A provisional license allows the therapist to practice in Massachusetts for a period of two years. During this time, the therapist must complete additional training and supervision in order to obtain a full license.

In addition to the BHRMHSP’s policy, there are also some federal laws that may be helpful to foreign-trained mental health therapists. For example, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows foreign nationals who are licensed mental health professionals in their home countries to apply for a waiver of the English language requirement for permanent residency. This waiver allows the foreign national to obtain permanent residency in the United States even if they do not meet the minimum English language requirements.

Overall, there are no specific laws in Massachusetts that target mental health therapists who graduated in foreign languages. However, there are some general provisions in the law that may be helpful to these therapists. Foreign-trained mental health therapists should contact the BHRMHSP to learn more about the requirements for obtaining a license in Massachusetts.

Entérese de nuestra propuesta para el senado de massachusetts, la solicitud de apoyo a establecer una legislatura para nuestros profesionales de la salud, mental, que puedan ejercer en el estado de Massachusett.

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