Amends GS 55B-14(c)(4) to add licensed clinical addiction specialists to the list of professionals who may form a professional corporation to render psychotherapeutic and related services.

Amends GS 122C-263.1(a) to include licensed professional counselors in the list of professionals for which a local management entity (as defined in GS 122C-3) may request to substitute for a physician or eligible psychologist when conducting the first level exams of individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder.

Effective October 1, 2017.