About the Board

Topics:

Mental & Behavioral Health

Board Overview

2024 Iowa Acts, SF 2385, consolidated the following boards to become the Board of Behavioral Health Professionals.

  • Board of Behavioral Science
  • Board of Psychology
  • Board of Social Work

The Board of Behavioral Health Professionals is the state agency charged with the overall responsibility for regulating the professions of behavioral analysis, martial and family therapy, mental health counseling, psychology and social work in the state of Iowa.

The board consists of members appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the Iowa Senate, to serve three-year terms. 

For information about current board members, or if you would like to serve on the board, please visit the governor's Boards and Commissions website.

Board Responsibilities

The board evaluates the qualifications of applicants for licensure and grants licenses to those who qualify. The board establishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed behavioral analysts, mental health counselors, marital and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers. The board also investigates complaints for unprofessional conduct. The board is the connection between the consumer and licensed mental health professionals. As such, the board promotes the public health, welfare and safety. 

Board & Committee Meetings

Meeting dates for the Board of Behavioral Health Professionals are subject to change. Agendas for meetings and hearings will be posted to the DIAL Public Meeting Calendar approximately one week before the scheduled date. However, agendas may be updated and posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting’s start time.

Laws & Rules for Behavioral Health Professionals

Below are the statutes and administrative rules that pertain directly to the practice of behavioral health professionals in Iowa.

Laws and Rules

The following Iowa Code chapters and administrative rules apply to licensing boards within the department.