OAR 309-039-0510
Definitions
(1)
“Community Mental Health Program” means the organization of all services for persons with mental or emotional disturbances, drug abuse problems, mental retardation or other developmental disabilities, and alcoholism and alcohol abuse problems, operated by, or contractually affiliated with, a local mental health authority, operated in a specific geographic area of the state under an intergovernmental agreement or direct contract with the Division.(2)
“Certificate” means the document or documents issued by the Division, which identifies and declares certification of a provider pursuant to OAR 309-008-0100 (Purpose and Scope) to 309-008-1600 (Variance). A letter accompanying issuance of the certificate will detail the scope and approved service delivery locations of the certificate.(3)
“Division” means the l Health Systems Division of the Oregon Health Authority.(4)
“Facility” means a corporate or other entity which provides services for the treatment of mental health conditions.(5)
“Non-Related Adult” means any person over 18 years of age who is not related by blood, marriage or living situation. Foster parents and adults co-habitating with a child may be considered to be related adults.(6)
“Outpatient Program” means a program that provides evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation on a regularly scheduled basis or in response to crisis in a setting outside an inpatient program, residential program, day treatment or partial hospitalization program which is certified by the Division pursuant to OAR 309-008-0100 (Purpose and Scope) to 309-008-1600 (Variance).(7)
“Program” means a particular type or level of service that is organizationally distinct within a facility.(8)
“Provider” means a program operated by either a licensed business or a corporation that provides mental health services.(9)
"Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)” means a person delivering services under the direct supervision of a QMHP who meets the minimum qualifications as authorized by the LMHA, or designee, and specified in 309-019-0125 (Specific Staff Qualifications and Competencies)(7).(10)
“Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)” means a LMP or any other person meeting the minimum qualifications as authorized by the LMHA, or designee, and specified in 309-019-0125 (Specific Staff Qualifications and Competencies)(8).(11)
“Qualified Supervisor” means any person meeting the following qualifications:(a)
A medical or osteopathic physician licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners for the State of Oregon and who is board eligible for the practice of psychiatry;(b)
A psychologist licensed by the State Board of Psychologist Examiners;(c)
A registered nurse certified as a psychiatric nurse practitioner by the Oregon State Board of Nursing;(d)
A clinical social worker licensed by the State Board of Clinical Social Workers;(e)
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the State of Oregon; or(f)
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), licensed by the State of Oregon.(12)
“Residential Program” means a program that provides room, board, and an organized full-day program of mental health services in a facility for six or more persons who do not require 24-hour nursing care.
Source:
Rule 309-039-0510 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=309-039-0510.