Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.07.33.009 - CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS01.Background Checks. All employees, interns, contractors, and volunteers of adult mental health services must comply with IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks," Section 101.02.Availability to Work or Provide Service. An individual under Subsection 009.01 of this rule is available to work on a provisional basis at the discretion of the employer or agency once the individual has submitted their background check application, it has been reviewed by the employer or agency, and no disqualifying crimes or relevant records are disclosed on the application. An individual is fingerprinted within twenty-one (21) days of submitting their background check.a. An individual is allowed to work or have access to participants only under supervision until the background check is completed.b. An individual, who does not receive a background check clearance or have a Behavioral Health waiver granted under these rules, may not provide direct care or services, or serve in a position that requires regular contact with participants.03.Waiver of Background Check Denial. a. A certified individual who is seeking to provide Peer Support Specialist, Family Support Partner, or Recovery Coach services that receives an unconditional denial or a denial after an exemption review by the Department's Criminal History Unit, may apply for a Behavioral Health waiver.b. An individual is allowed to work with or have access to participants only under supervision until the waiver request is processed.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.07.33.009