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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-A3799. DEFINITIONS
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3799.1When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed:
Consumer – A person who seeks or receives mental health services or mental health supports funded or regulated by the Department.
Core Service Agency or CSA- a Department –certified community-based MHRS provider that has entered into a Human Care Agreement with the Department to provide specific MHRS in accordance with the requirements of chapter 34 of this subtitle.
Department of Mental Health or DMH – the District of Columbia agency that regulates the District’s mental health system for adults, children, and youth.
Department on Disability Services Rehabilitation Services Agency (RSA) – the District government entity that provides employment services to those individuals with developmental and other disabilities.
Employment Specialist – person who works for an evidence-based Supported Employment Program; must satisfy all requirements for unlicensed credentialed workers pursuant to section 3410 of chapter 34 this subtitle and all training requirements established by the Department.
Individual Rehabilitation Plan or IRP – the individualized service plan for a person with mental illness who is receiving MHRS, as further described in sections 3407 and 3408 of chapter 34 of this subtitle.
Individualized Work Plan or IWP – a plan developed between the Supported Employment Program and with the consumer that includes an employment goal and the support services required to reach the goal.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Services or MHRS- mental health rehabilitative or palliative services provided by a Department-certified community mental health provider to consumers in accordance with the District of Columbia State Medicaid Plan, the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) (now Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF))/ Department Interagency Agreement, and chapter 34 of this subtitle.
Qualified Practitioner – a psychiatrist, psychologist, independent clinical social worker, advance practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed professional counselor, independent social worker, or an addiction counselor.
Specialty Provider – a community-based organization MHRS provider certified by DMH to provide specialty services either directly or through contract.
Subprovider – a community-based organization certified by DMH to provide one or more MHRS core services(s) through an affiliation agreement with a CSA.
Supported Employment –a consumer obtaining a part-time or full-time job with supports in a competitive setting, for which the consumer earns at least minimum wage.
Supported Employment Fidelity Scale or Fidelity Scale – a supported employment program evaluation tool developed in accordance with an evidence-based practice adopted by the Department as stated in Department policy.