Md. Code Regs. 10.09.54.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.09.54.06 - Specific Conditions for Provider Participation - Behavior Consultation

To participate in the program as a provider of behavior consultation services under this chapter a provider shall:

A. Be:

(1) A health services agency that:

(a) Employs a qualified individual or individuals to render behavior consultation services; and

(b) Assures supervision of the individual rendering behavior consultation services by a licensed mental health professional or by a bachelor's level nurse with 4 years of experience or with an appropriate graduate degree; or

(2) An individual who is:

(a) Qualified to render behavior consultation services; and

(b) Licensed to practice independently;

B. Assure that the individual who renders behavior consultation services:

(1) Is a licensed:

(a) Registered nurse;

(b) Psychologist; or

(c) Clinical social worker; and

(2) Has:

(a) Direct experience working with adults with behavioral problems; and

(b) Demonstrated ability to perform assessments; and

C. Assure response within 24 hours to a referral from a participant's case manager for behavior consultation services.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.54.06

Regulations .06 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 22, 1993 (20:16 Md. R. 1275); adopted permanently effective October 26, 1993 (20:21 Md. R. 1654)
Regulations .06 adopted effective 41:8 Md. R. 471, eff.4/28/2014