Section 0940-03-08-.04 - REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATION AS MANDATORY PRE-SCREENING AGENT (MPA)(1) Maintain compliance with requirements for qualified mental health professional (QMHP).(2) Successfully complete Department training as required under T.C.A. § 33-6-427(b)(3).(3) If providing pre-screening services for children, meet requirements regarding mental health experience with children as required by T.C.A. § 33-1-101(18).(4) Accept Commissioner's designation authority as defined in T.C.A. § 33-6-104.(5) Comply with responsibilities as defined in T.C.A. §§ 33-6-105 and 33-6-106 and Rule 0940-3-8-.05.(6) The MPA will immediately notify the Department if he or she: (a) no longer meets the requirements for QMHP;(b) requires or makes changes in service area location(s);(c) no longer functions as a mandatory pre-screening agent; or(d) changes name, address, contact information.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-03-08-.04
Original rule filed November 7, 2003; effective January 21, 2004.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-301, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-6-102, 33-6-104, 33-6-402, 33-6-403, 33-6-404, 33-6-406, and 33-6-427.