D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3701
Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Rule 22-A3701 - INITIAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS3701.1 No person or entity shall provide Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment services to consumers/clients eligible for services under this chapter unless certified in accordance with this chapter.
3701.2 No person or entity shall apply for certification from the Department as a Mental Health Supported Employment provider unless already certified as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (MHRS) provider in accordance with 22-A DCMR Chapter 34.
3701.3 A person or entity seeking certification as a Mental Health Supported Employment provider shall submit an application to the Department in the format established by the Department. The completed application shall include, at a minimum:
(a) Proof of current certification as an MHRS provider;(b) Proof of adequate staffing for the delivery of Mental Health Supported Employment services in accordance with §3704 of this chapter;(c) Proof of a Staff Selection Policy that complies with all applicable requirements of the Staff Selection Policy set forth in 22-A DCMR Chapter 34; and(d) Proof of a Supported Employment Policy that states the policies and procedures related to the provider's set-up for delivering Mental Health Supported Employment services.3701.4 No person or entity shall apply for certification from the Department as an SUD Supported Employment provider unless already certified as:
(a) An MHRS provider in accordance with 22-A DCMR Chapter 34; and(b) A Mental Health Supported Employment provider under this chapter.3701.5 A person or entity seeking certification as an SUD Supported Employment provider shall submit an application to the Department in the format established by the Department. The completed application shall include, at a minimum:
(a) Proof of current certification as:(1) An MHRS provider; and(2) A Mental Health Supported Employment provider.(b) Proof of adequate staffing for the delivery of SUD Supported Employment services in accordance with § 3704 of this chapter;(c) Proof of a Staff Selection Policy that complies with all applicable requirements of the Staff Selection Policy set forth in 22-A DCMR Chapter 34; and(d) Proof of a Supported Employment Policy that states the policies and procedures related to the provider's set-up for delivering SUD Supported Employment services.3701.6 The Department shall follow the applicable processes established for certification set forth in 22-A DCMR Chapter 34 to certify, deny certification, or decertify providers as Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment providers.
3701.7 Initial certification as a Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment provider shall be effective for a one (1)-year period. Certification shall remain in effect until it expires or is revoked, or the provider is recertified in accordance with § 3702 of this chapter.
3701.8 During the initial certification period, the Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment provider shall:
(a) Participate in a baseline program evaluation conducted by the Department within thirty (30) business days after the provider has begun delivering Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment services. The evaluation shall include a fidelity assessment using the Supported Employment Fidelity Scale established by Department policy;(b) Enter into a contractual relationship with the Department on Disability Services Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within six (6) months of initial certification and maintain such contract for the remainder of the certification period; and(c) Participate in a second program evaluation conducted by the Department six (6) months after the provider has begun delivering Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment services. The evaluation includes a fidelity assessment using the Supported Employment Fidelity Scale established by Department policy.3701.9 A certified Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment provider receiving a fidelity score below an acceptable score as specified in Department policy during the fidelity assessments shall develop a corrective action plan to promptly address the deficiencies and shall receive technical assistance from the Department. If the Supported Employment provider's annual score does not improve to an acceptable score within six (6) months of the previous fidelity score, the provider shall not be eligible for recertification and may be subject to decertification.
3701.10 Certification is not transferable to any other organization.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3701
Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 10330, 10331 (December 9, 2011); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 10775 (9/4/2020)Authority: The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 (2008 Repl.)).