To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.

This bill would set specific requirements for marriage and family therapists working in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who provide clinical supervision to other mental health professionals. Currently, the VHA may lack clear standards for who can serve in these supervisory roles. The bill would require that supervisory therapists hold a master's degree, be licensed or certified in their state, and either be authorized to provide supervision under state law or be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

The practical impact for veterans would be improved quality assurance in mental health care. By establishing these qualifications, the bill aims to ensure that veterans receiving marriage and family therapy services are treated by clinicians who have been properly trained and vetted. The supervisory requirements would help maintain consistent standards across VHA facilities and ensure that clinical supervisors have the expertise needed to oversee and guide other therapists.