### Question
How does HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION define paraprofessional child and adolescent mental health worker?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 295p*, **paraprofessional child and adolescent mental health worker** is defined as:

> an individual who is not a mental or behavioral health service professional, but who works at the first stage of contact with children and families who are seeking mental or behavioral health services, including substance abuse prevention and treatment services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part F-General Provisions**

