Section 22-A3700. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

3700.1These rules establish the requirements and process for certifying a Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (MHRS) provider as a Supported Employment Program provider in the  District of Columbia.

 

3700.2Supported Employment is an evidence-based practice that:

 

(a) Provides ongoing work-based vocational assessments, job development, job coaching, development of natural supports, and time unlimited follow-along supports for each consumer;

 

(b) Utilizes zero exclusion criteria governing the enrollment of consumers in the supported employment program;

 

(c) Provides services at various work sites; and

 

(d) Provides job options that are diverse, competitive, integrated with co-workers without disabilities, and based in business or employment settings that have permanent status rather than temporary or time-limited status.

 

authority

The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 (2008 Repl.)).

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 10330 (December 9, 2011).