As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Licensed certified social worker' means a licensed certified social worker licensed by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board under § 17-103-306(c) who provides mental health services;(2) 'Licensed marriage and family therapist' means a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling under § 17-27-303 or § 17-27-304 who provides mental health services;(3) 'Licensed professional counselor' means a licensed professional counselor licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling under § 17-27-301 who provides mental health services;(4) 'Mental health services provider' means a licensed certified social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, physician, psychologist, or registered nurse who provides mental health services;(5) 'Patient' means an individual with whom a mental health services provider has established a patient-care provider relationship;(6) 'Physician' means a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board who provides mental health services;(7) 'Psychologist' means a psychologist licensed by the Arkansas Psychology Board who 6) 'Physician' means a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board who provides mental health services;(7) 'Psychologist' means a psychologist licensed by the Arkansas Psychology Board who provides mental health services; and(8)(A) 'Registered nurse' means a registered nurse licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing who provides mental health services.(B) 'Registered nurse' includes an advanced practice nurse.Added by Act 2013, No. 1212,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
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