Section 1861(dd)(2)(B)(i)(III) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(dd)(2)(B)(i)(III) ) is amended by inserting , marriage and family therapist, or mental health counselor after social worker . (c) Authorization of marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors To develop discharge plans for post-Hospital services Section 1861(ee)(2)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ee)(2)(G) ) is amended by inserting , including a marriage and family therapist and a mental health counselor who meets qualification standards established by the Secretary before the period at the end. (d) Effective Date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2018.