DEFINITION.

In this subchapter, "mental health professional" means:

(1) a licensed physician who is:

(A) a graduate of an accredited psychiatric residency training program; or

(B) certified in psychiatry by:

(i) the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; or

(ii) the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry;

(2) a psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code;

(3) a licensed professional counselor, as defined by Section 503.002, Occupations Code;

(4) an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined by Section 301.152, Occupations Code, who holds a nationally recognized board certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing;

(5) a licensed clinical social worker, as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code;

(6) a school psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code;

(7) a chemical dependency counselor, as defined by Section 504.001, Occupations Code;

(8) a licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code;

(9) a licensed master social worker, as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code;

(10) a person who holds a licensed professional counselor associate license issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors;

(11) a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, as defined by Section 502.002, Occupations Code; and

(12) a school counselor certified under Subchapter B, Chapter 21, who has earned at least a master's degree related to counseling from any public or accredited private institution of higher education.