Who are Mandated Reporters

New York State recognizes that certain professionals are specially equipped to fulfill the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. Mandated reporters are required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment when, in their professional capacity , they are presented with reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or maltreatment.

Those designated professionals include:
  • Physician
  • Registered physician assistant
  • Surgeon
  • Medical examiner
  • Coroner
  • Dentist
  • Dental hygienist
  • Osteopath
  • Optometrist
  • Chiropractor
  • Podiatrist
  • Resident
  • Intern
  • Psychologist
  • Registered nurse
  • Social worker
  • Emergency medical technician
  • Licensed creative arts therapist
  • Licensed marriage and family therapist
  • Licensed mental health counselor
  • Licensed psychoanalyst
  • Hospital personnel engaged in the admission, examination, care, or treatment of persons
  • A Christian Science practitioner
  • School official including (but is not limited to):
    • school teacher
    • school guidance counselor
    • school psychologist
    • school social worker
    • school nurse
    • school administrator or other school personnel required to hold a teaching or administrative license or certificate
  • Social services worker
  • Daycare center worker
  • Provider of family or group family daycare
  • Employee or volunteer in a residential care facility for children
  • Any other child care or foster care worker
  • Mental health professional
  • Substance abuse counselor
  • Alcoholism counselor
  • All persons credentialed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services
  • Peace officer
  • Police officer
  • District attorney or assistant district attorney
  • Investigator employed in the office of the district attorney
  • Any other law enforcement official
The entire current list can be found in Section 413 of the Social Services Law at the New York State Legislature Web page. On that page, scroll down below the heading Search select SOS Social Service Law. Select Article 6, Title 6.