; and (2) the impact of this section on the availability of mental health services in mental health professional shortage areas. (i) Definition In this section: (1) The term mental health professional means a full-time job (including a fellowship) where the primary intent and function of the job is the direct treatment or recovery support of patients with or in recovery from a mental health disorder, such as a physician (MD or DO), psychiatric nurse, social worker, mental health counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, or neurologist. (2) The term mental health professional shortage area means— (A) an area designated under section 332 with respect to a shortage of mental health professionals; or (B) any facility, program, center, or clinic as determined appropriate by the Secretary for purposes of this section because of a shortage of mental health professionals, including private physician practices and other medical facilities designated under section 332(a) as having such a shortage. (j) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2028. .