TITLE 27. CIVIL LIABILITY, REMEDIES, AND LIMITATIONS

CHAPTER 1. AVAILABILITY OF REMEDIES -- LIABILITY

Part 11. Liability of Mental Health Professionals

Definition

27-1-1101. Definition. As used in this part, "mental health professional" means:

(1) a certified professional person as defined in 53-21-106;

(2) a physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 3;

(3) a professional counselor licensed under Title 37, chapter 23;

(4) a psychologist licensed under Title 37, chapter 17;

(5) a social worker licensed under Title 37, chapter 22; or

(6) an advanced practice registered nurse, as provided for in 37-8-202, with a clinical specialty in psychiatric mental health nursing.

History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 214, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 310, L. 2001.