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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A37. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION STANDARDS |
Section 22-A3701. INITIAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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3701.1No person or entity shall operate a Supported Employment Program unless certified in accordance with this chapter.
3701.2No person or entity shall seek certification from the Department of Mental Health (Department or DMH) as a Supported Employment Program Provider unless already certified as an MHRS provider (a Core Services Agency (CSA), sub-provider or specialty provider certified in accordance with chapter 34 of this subtitle).
3701.3An MHRS provider seeking certification from the Department as a Supported Employment Program provider shall submit an application to the Department in the format established by the Department. The completed application shall include:
(a) Proof of current certification as an MHRS provider, either as a Core Service Agency, sub provider, or specialty provider;
(b) Proof of adequate staffing for the Supported Employment Program in accordance with section 3705 of this chapter;
(c) Proof that adequate staff will be in place at the program start-up and that a staff selection policy is in place;
(d) Proof of a Supported Employment Policy that states program set-up policies and procedures; and
(e) Other evidence that the Department requires.
3701.4The Department shall process applications for certification as a Supported Employment Program in accordance with the rules established for MHRS certification set forth in subsection 3401 of chapter 34 of this subtitle.
3701.5Initial certification as a Supported Employment Program is effective for a one (1)-year period. Certification shall remain in effect until it expires, is revoked or the provider is re-certified in accordance with section 3702 of this chapter.
3701.6During the initial certification period, the Supported Employment Program shall:
(a) Participate in a baseline program evaluation using a Supported Employment Fidelity Scale as established by Department policy within thirty (30) days after initial certification is granted and operations have begun;
(b) Enter into a contractual relationship with the Department of Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Agency (RSA) within six (6) months of its initial certification from the Department; and
(c) Participate in a second program evaluation six (6) months after program start-up.
3701.7A certified Supported Employment Program receiving a fidelity score below an acceptable score during fidelity assessments will be required to develop a plan of correction and receive technical assistance from the Department. If the Supported Employment Program’s annual score does not improve to an acceptable score within six (6) months of the original fidelity score, the provider shall not be eligible for recertification.
3701.8A Supported Employment provider that fails to enter into, or maintain, a contractual relationship with RSA shall not be eligible for recertification.
3701.9Certification is not transferable to any other organization.