OAR 416-070-0030
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and Treatment Services Supervisor Standards

(1)

A person must meet the following minimum qualifications to be certified to work as a QMHP in an OYA facility:

(a)

The person is a licensed medical practitioner;

(b)

The person has a current Oregon clinical mental health license in good standing; or

(c)

The person meets the following minimum qualifications:

(A)

Holds any of the following educational degrees:
(i)
Graduate degree in psychology; or
(ii)
Bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon; or
(iii)
Graduate degree in social work; or
(iv)
Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; or
(v)
Graduate degree in recreational, music, or art therapy; or
(vi)
Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; and

(B)

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 DSM Diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan; draft a Mental Health Assessment and provide individual, family and group therapy within the scope of their training.

(2)

A person must meet the following minimum qualifications to be certified to work as a Treatment Services Supervisor in an OYA facility:

(a)

A current Oregon clinical mental health license in good standing; and

(b)

Provides documentation to OYA demonstrating that the person meets the requirements of the licensing board associated with subsection (a) for provision of independent licensure supervision.

Source: Rule 416-070-0030 — Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and Treatment Services Supervisor Standards, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=416-070-0030.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 416-070-0030’s source at or​.us