Or. Admin. Code § 944-010-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 944-010-0020 - [Effective until 11/27/2024] Operational, Policy, and Service and Support Requirements of Behavioral Health Resource Networks

(1) An entity that receives funding under ORS 430.389(2) must:

(a) Provide services in compliance with ORS 430.389 and these rules;

(b) Maintain, implement, and formalize organizational policies and procedures that detail how it will operate and offer services, including but not limited to policies and procedures for:

(A) Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services;

(B) Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Services;

(C) Accessibility for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities;

(D) Accessibility for People with Physical Disabilities;

(E) Gender Affirming and Responsive Care;

(F) LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming and Inclusive Services;

(G) Youth Friendly and Inclusive Services;

(H) Patient Centered and Non-Stigmatizing Services, including on use of person-first, non-stigmatizing language;

(I) Trauma informed engagement and care;

(J) Services for parents or non-traditional parents with minor children;

(K) Pregnant persons, if applicable; and

(L) Data collection in compliance with OAR 944-010-0090.

(c) If not providing culturally and linguistically specific services, provide and coordinate culturally and linguistically responsive services.

(2) Each entity must maintain adequate staffing to provide the required services and supports to individuals they serve. Each BHRN must employ at least one qualified service provider within each of the following categories:

(a) A certified alcohol and drug counselor or other credentialed addiction treatment professionals acting within their scope of practice;

(b) A case manager.

(c) An addiction peer support specialist certified by the Authority.

(d) An addiction peer wellness specialist certified by the authority.

(e) A recovery mentor, certified by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon or its successor organization.

(f) A youth support specialist certified by the authority.

(g) An addiction peer support and addiction peer wellness specialist supervisor or peer delivered services supervisor.

(3) Each BHRN must maintain partnerships and clear referral pathways to appropriate services and opportunities, including but not limited to:

(a) Employment, training, and education;

(b) Family counseling, parenting support, and childcare;

(c) Youth services;

(d) State and federal public benefits including but not limited to the Oregon Health Plan, supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF), application and attainment counseling for Social Security Insurance (SSI) and Social Security disability Insurance (SSDI);

(e) Assistance to address food insecurity;

(f) Coordination with other local, county, and state agencies as appropriate, such as social services, child welfare, or corrections;

(g) Referral and coordination with agencies providing services to those who have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, or other types of domestic violence;

(h) Primary care services, including primary pediatric care and immunizations for children of those seeking care; and

(i) Expungement services.

Or. Admin. Code § 944-010-0020

DTRS 1-2024, temporary adopt filed 05/30/2024, effective 6/1/2024 through 11/27/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 430.389, 430.390 & 430.391

Statutes/Other Implemented: 430.383 & 430.392