OAR 411-046-0180
Qualifications for Providers and Behavior Consultants
(1)
The Department shall select qualified providers according to standards:(a)
In these rules;(b)
In OAR 407-120-0320 (Provider Enrollment); and(c)
In OAR chapter 410, division 120, as applicable.(2)
Providers must be enrolled as a Medicaid provider.(3)
Behavior consultants must complete the background check process described in OAR 407-007-0200 (Purpose and Scope) to 407-007-0370 (Variances) with an outcome of approved or approved with restrictions.(4)
Behavior Support Service Medicaid providers must have a Department contract to provide:(a)
Home or community-based care services defined under a specific needs setting, and which includes Behavior Support Services as part of the contracted rate; or(b)
Behavior Support Services with qualified employees or subcontractors who provide time limited consultation, at a range of settings, where the referred individual lives.(5)
A Behavior Support Service Medicaid provider must employ or subcontract with behavior consultants who meet all of the following requirements:(a)
Pass the Department required criminal record check processes per OAR 407-007-0200 (Purpose and Scope) to 407-007-0370 (Variances) and meet one of the following:(A)
Pass the Behavior Consultant Competency Evaluation administered by a Department approved contractor;(B)
Possess and maintain certification from a Department approved program noted on the Department website; or(C)
Have written approval to perform behavior consultant work from the Department based upon review of resume, certification, or education. Requests for this approval must follow 411-046-0220 (Exceptions to Rules), exceptions to rules.(b)
Maintain compliance with continuing education requirements under 411-046-0210 (Continuing Education Requirements).
Source:
Rule 411-046-0180 — Qualifications for Providers and Behavior Consultants, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=411-046-0180.