Or. Admin. R. 291-124-1030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 5, May 1, 2024

Section 291-124-1030 - Qualified Mental Health Associate and Qualified Mental Health Professional Standards

(1) A qualified mental health associate (QMHA) must meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Bachelor's degree in a behavioral sciences field; or

(b) A combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or experience; and

(c) Demonstrate the competency necessary to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts; provide psychosocial skills development; implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care; and provide behavior management and case management duties.

(2) A qualified mental health professional (QMHP) is a licensed medical practitioner or any other person who holds any of the following educational degrees and meets the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Graduate degree in psychology;

(b) Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon;

(c) Graduate degree in social work;

(d) Graduate degree in a behavioral science field;

(e) Graduate degree in recreational, music, or art therapy

(f) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; and

(g) Whose education and experience demonstrate the competency to identify precipitating events; gather histories of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assess family, social and work relationships; conduct a mental status examination; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise an individual plan of care; conduct a mental health assessment and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.

Or. Admin. R. 291-124-1030

DOC 12-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-16-11 thru 12-13-11; DOC 19-2011, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-11

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 2011 OL ch 333

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 2011 OL ch 333