OAR 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.

Source: Rule 291-124-1030 — Qualified Mental Health Associate and Qualified Mental Health Professional Standards, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=291-124-1030.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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