OAR 291-124-1020
Credentialing and Certification Process

(1)

The clinical director is responsible for credentialing employees hired as mental health specialists.

(2)

A mental health specialist must meet the requirements established in OAR 291-124-1030 (Qualified Mental Health Associate and Qualified Mental Health Professional Standards) as a qualified mental health associate (QMHA) or qualified mental health professional (QMHP).

(3)

The clinical director shall review the employee’s education, experience and competencies to determine if the employee can be certified as meeting the professional standards of a qualified mental health associate or qualified mental health professional.

(4)

Personnel Documentation: A copy of transcripts, academic degrees, licenses, certifications, and a verification form used to record the credentialing and certification information shall be retained in the employee’s personnel file.

(5)

The employee will be provided with a position description that includes a description of duties that a qualified mental health associate or qualified mental health professional are certified to provide.

Source: Rule 291-124-1020 — Credentialing and Certification Process, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-124-1020 (accessed May 26, 2025).

291–124–0005
Authority, Purpose, and Policy 291–124–0010
Definitions 291–124–0016
Delivery of AIC Healthcare 291–124–0017
Professional Credentials 291–124–0020
Facilities and Equipment for Provision of Health Care 291–124–0030
Health Evaluation and Screening 291–124–0035
Emergency Services 291–124–0041
Healthcare and Treatment 291–124–0042
Dental Care and Treatment 291–124–0055
Health Education 291–124–0060
Transfer, Travel, or Release Arrangements 291–124–0065
Communicable Disease Control 291–124–0070
Management of Pharmaceuticals 291–124–0075
Healthcare Records 291–124–0080
Patient Rights 291–124–0085
Charges for Elective Care or Treatment 291–124–0090
Reporting and Evaluation 291–124–1000
Purpose and Policy 291–124–1010
Definitions for Rules OAR 291-124-1000 through 291-124-1050 291–124–1020
Credentialing and Certification Process 291–124–1030
Qualified Mental Health Associate and Qualified Mental Health Professional Standards 291–124–1040
Supervision of Qualified Mental Health Associates and Qualified Mental Health Professionals 291–124–1050
Variances

May 26, 2025

Rule 291-124-1020's source at or.us

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Original Source: Rule 291-124-1020 — Credentialing and Certification Process, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-124-1020 (last accessed May 10, 2025).