### Question
What is the definition of behavioral and mental health professionals?


### Answer
The definition of **behavioral and mental health professionals** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 254d*:

> health service psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurse specialists, and psychiatrists

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart ii-national health service corps program**

