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Title 22 - HEALTHSubtitle 22-A - MENTAL HEALTH
Chapter 22-A37 - MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND PROVIDER CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
Rule 22-A3702 - RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3702

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Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Rule 22-A3702 - RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
3702.1

The Department shall follow the applicable processes set forth in 22-A DCMR Chapter 34 to recertify, deny recertification, or decertify providers as Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment providers.

3702.2

A Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment provider seeking recertification from the Department shall submit an application to the Department in the format established by the Department and meet the requirements in § 3701.3 for Mental Health or § 3701.5 for SUD, respectively. The completed application shall also include proof of a current contract with the RSA.

3702.3

Recertification shall be effective for a two (2)-year period from the date of issuance of recertification by the Department, subject to the provider's continuous compliance with the certification standards.

3702.4

During any recertification period, the Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment Program shall:

(a) Participate in an annual program evaluation conducted by the Department. The evaluation shall include a fidelity assessment using the Supported Employment Fidelity Scale established by Department policy; and
(b) Maintain a contractual relationship with RSA.
3702.5

A recertified 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 correct the deficiencies and receive technical assistance from the Department. If the Supported Employment provider's score does not improve to an acceptable score within six (6) months of the previous fidelity score, the provider shall not be eligible for further recertification and may be subject to decertification.

3702.6

Recertification is not transferable to any other organization.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3702

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 10330, 10332 (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.)).