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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-A73. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PEER SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION |
Section 22-A7399. DEFINITIONS
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7399.1When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Applicant – a person who has submitted an application to participate in the Peer Specialists Certification Program.
Candidate – an applicant whose application to participate in the Peer Specialists Certification Program has been approved.
Certification – a designation awarded by the Department of Behavioral Health to individuals who have successfully completed the requirements of the Peer Specialist Certification Program.
Certified Peer Specialists – peers who have completed the Peer Specialists Certification Program requirements and are approved to deliver Peer Support Services within the District’s public mental health system.
District – District of Columbia.
Individualized Plan of Care or IPC -- the individualized plan of care for children and youth, which is the result of the Diagnostic/Assessment. The IPC is maintained by the consumer's CSA. The IPC includes the consumer's treatment goals, strengths, challenges, objectives, and interventions. The IPC is based on the consumer's identified needs as reflected by the Diagnostic/Assessment, the consumer's expressed needs, and referral information. The IPC shall include a statement of the specific, individualized objectives of each intervention, a description of the interventions, and specify the frequency, duration, and scope of each intervention activity. The IPC is the authorization of treatment, based on certification that the MHRS are medically necessary by the approving practitioner.
Individualized Recovery Plan or IRP - an individualized recovery plan for an adult consumer developed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 34 of this subtitle. The IRP includes the consumer's treatment goals, strengths, challenges, objectives, and interventions. The IRP is based on the consumer's identified needs as reflected by the Diagnostic/Assessment of the consumer’s expressed needs, and referral information.
Mental Health Provider - any entity, public or private, that is licensed or certified by the District of Columbia to provide mental health services or mental health supports or any entity, public or private, that has entered into an agreement with the Department to provide mental health services or mental health support.
Qualified Practitioner – includes (1) a psychiatrist; (ii) a psychologist; (iii) an independent clinical social worker; (iv) an advanced practice registered nurse; (v) a registered nurse; (vi) a licensed professional counselor; (vii) an independent social worker; and (viii) an addiction counselor.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Services or MHRS - rehabilitative or palliative mental health services administered by the Department and rendered by certified MHRS providers to eligible consumers who require such services intended for the maximum reduction of mental disability and restoration of a consumer to his or her best possible functional level.
Peers – individuals with psychiatric disabilities receiving or who have received mental health services.
Peer Support Services – MHRS that may be delivered by qualified credentialed staff but specifically delivered by Certified Peer Specialists.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan or WRAP – The Wellness Recovery Action Plan was developed by a group of people who experience mental health difficulties, and put into practice by Mary Ellen Copeland. It is a program of self- management and recovery, and it is unique to every individual who uses it. A WRAP is designed by the consumer and may involve selected supporters (family and friends) and health care providers to assist and support the consumer through the work on the plan.