16 Del. Admin. Code § 6002-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 6002-6.0 - Qualifications

6.1 Before registering with the Division to perform screenings, a psychiatrist must do all of the following:

6.1.1 Possess a valid medical license.

6.1.2 Complete an accredited residency training program in psychiatry.

6.2 Before applying for credentialing, a physician must possess a valid medical license.

6.3 Before applying for credentialing, a PMH-APRN must possess a valid license and a valid psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

6.4 Before applying for credentialing, an LMHP must do all of the following:

6.4.1 Possess at least 1 of the following:

6.4.1.1 Valid licensure as an LCSW.

6.4.1.2 Valid licensure as an LPCMH.

6.4.1.3 Valid licensure as a PA-C and valid certification in psychiatry by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

6.4.1.4 Valid licensure as a psychologist.

6.4.1.5 A valid training license and proof of enrollment in an accredited residency training program in psychiatry.

6.4.2 Have at least 2 years of direct experience providing clinical services to individuals with mental health conditions.

6.5 Before applying for credentialing from the Division, a UMHP must practice under the supervision of a psychiatrist and do at least 1 of the following:

6.5.1 Have a bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited educational institution and at least 4 years of direct experience providing clinical services to individuals with mental health conditions.

6.5.2 Have at least a master's degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited educational institution and at least 2 years of direct experience providing clinical services to individuals with mental health conditions.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 6002-6.0

27 DE Reg. 185( 9/1/2023) (Final)