### Question
What does substance use disorder treatment employment mean?


### Answer
**Substance use disorder treatment employment** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 295h*:

> full-time employment (including a fellowship)—


(A) where the primary intent and function of the position is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a substance use disorder, including master's level social workers, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric mental health practitioners, occupational therapists, psychology doctoral interns, and behavioral health paraprofessionals and physicians, physician assistants, and nurses, who are licensed or certified in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part F-Substance Use Disorder Treatment Workforce**

