Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act

Expanded Mental Health Services: The bill allows for the training of workers to screen for conditions and deliver evidence-sinformed counseling and interviewing interventions for those at risk for mental and substance use disorders (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)).

Improved Access in High-Need Areas: Grant priority is given to entities in areas with high rates of poverty, unemployment, or substance use, as well as medically underserved communities (Section 2, subsection (d)).

Culturally Competent Care: Training is designed to ensure services are culturally and linguistically competent, addressing various characteristics such as gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic level (Section 2, subsection (g)(2)).

Support for High-Risk Populations: Priority is given to communities serving individuals who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid at rates exceeding the national average (Section 2, subsection (d)(4)).

Technical Assistance for Providers: The Secretary may provide training and technical assistance to help eligible entities integrate workers into their workflows and identify diverse candidates (Section 2, subsection (c)(1)).

Legal Liability and Malpractice Standards: The bill specifies that certain provisions regarding malpractice and negligence suits will apply to covered entities, including officers, governing board members, employees, or contractors participating in the program (Section 2, subsection (e)(1) and (e)(3)).

Administrative Requirements for Entities: Entities receiving grants must submit and update a list of each officer, governing board member, employee, or contractor participating in the program (Section 2, subsection (e)(2)).