Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 140.453 - Community-based Mental Health Service Definitions and Professional Qualifications
* An individual possessing a bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field;
* An individual possessing a bachelor's degree in any field, other than those identified in subsection (b)(4)(D), with two years of documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under the supervision of a QMHP;
* A practical nurse who holds a valid license in the state of practice and is legally authorized under state law or rule to practice as a practical nurse, so long as that practice is not in conflict with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act;
* An individual possessing a certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus two years' documented experience in providing mental health services;
* A recovery support specialist with a current certification from the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.;
* A family partnership professional with current certification from the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.;
* An occupational therapy assistant with at least one year of experience in a mental health setting that holds a valid license in the state of practice and is legally authorized under state law or rule to practice as an occupational therapist assistant, so long as that practice is not in conflict with the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act. In the event the state of practice does not provide a legal authority for licensure, the individual must meet the requirements of 42 CFR 484.4 for an occupational therapist; or
* An individual with a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of five years documented clinical experience in mental health or human services.
* An individual who has completed a behavioral health technician or other psychiatric training certification through the Medical Education and Training Campus in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with one year documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under supervision of a QMHP.
* Skill in the delivery of rehabilitative services to adults or children;
* The ability to work within a provider agency's structure and accept supervision; and
* The ability to work constructively with individuals receiving services, other providers of service, and the community; or,
* By a Community Mental Health Center or Behavioral Health Clinic;
* At all service locations and settings deemed appropriate for reimbursement, as detailed in the Department's published fee schedule;
* In an individual or group modality;
* By an RSA, MHP, QMHP, LPHA; and
* By video, phone or face-to-face contact, notwithstanding the restriction on services provided via phone in Sections 140.6(n) and 140.40 3.
* By a Community Mental Health Center or Behavioral Health Clinic;
* Through programs approved pursuant to Table N;
* At all service locations and settings deemed appropriate for reimbursement, as detailed in the Department's published fee schedule;
* By a QMHP;
* In a group modality; and
* On a face-to-face basis.
* On-site at a Community Mental Health Center;
* Through a program that is approved pursuant to Table N;
* In an individual or group modality. The staffing ratio for groups shall not exceed one full-time equivalent staff to 15 individuals;
* By an RSA, MHP, QMHP and LPHA; and
* By face-to-face contact.
* By video, phone or face-to-face contact, notwithstanding the restriction on services provided via phone in Section 140.6(n) and 140.403; and
* By a QMHP, LPHA or MHP with immediate access to a QMHP.
* By a provider certified by the Department to provide MRO Crisis Services pursuant to Table N;
* On a face-to-face basis;
* By a crisis team trained in crisis de-escalation techniques, led by a QMHP, LPHA or MHP with immediate access to a QMHP and at least one other individual meeting any of the qualifications detailed in subsection (b); and
* Utilizing a Department approved crisis screening instrument available on the Department's website.
* By a provider certified by the Department to provide MRO Crisis Services pursuant to Table N;
* Upon demonstrated need for stabilizing supports as documented in the client's Crisis Safety Plan following the review, approval, and signature by an LPHA. The Crisis Safety Plan contains an identification of diagnosis, need or functional impairment; a treatment recommendation of Crisis Stabilization service accompanied by a recommendation for service amount, frequency and duration; and documentation of the entity responsible for service delivery;
* On a face-to-face basis; and
* By an MHP, with immediate access to a QMHP, trained in crisis intervention techniques.
* Provided only by Community Mental Health Centers;
* At least one member of the team who is either a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Family Partnership Professional (CFPP), based upon the age of the clients served by the team. A person with lived experience may be included on a team that does not have a CRSS or CFPP if he/she obtains certification within 18 months after his/her date of hire; and
* Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, each week of the year.
* To eligible individuals age 18 or older;
* At all service locations and settings deemed appropriate for reimbursement, as detailed in the Department's published fee schedule;
* In an individual or group modality; and
* By video, phone or face-to-face contact, notwithstanding the restriction on services provided via phone in Sections 140.6(n) and 140.403.
* LPHA;
* Licensed social worker (LSW) possessing at least a master's degree in social work, who holds a valid license in the state of practice and is legally authorized under that state's law or rule to practice as an LSW so long as that practice is not in conflict with the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20 ] and who has specialized training in mental health services, or with at least two years experience in mental health services;
* Licensed professional counselor possessing at least a master's degree, who holds a valid license in the state of practice and is legally authorized under that state's law or rule to practice as a licensed professional counselor so long as that practice is not in conflict with the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act [225 ILCS 107 ] and who has specialized training in mental health services, or with at least two years experience in mental health services;
* Registered nurse (RN) who holds a valid license in the state of practice and is legally authorized under that state's law or rule to practice as a RN, so long as that practice is not in conflict with the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act [225 ILCS 65 ], and who has at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting or a master's degree in psychiatric nursing; or
* Occupational therapist (OT) who holds a valid license in the state of practice, is legally authorized under that state's law or rule to practice as an OT, so long as that practice is not in conflict with the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75 ] and who has at least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
* Provided only by programs approved pursuant to Table N;
* Delivered by a team led by a full-time QMHP; and
* Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, each week of the year.
* By a Community Mental Health Center or Behavioral Health Clinic;
* At all service locations and setting deemed appropriate for reimbursement, as detailed in the Department's published fee schedule;
* On an individual basis;
* By video, phone or face-to-face contact, notwithstanding the restriction on services provided via phone in Sections 140.6(n) and 140.403.
* Consistent with the fidelity requirements outlined in the Department's provider handbook for community-based behavioral health and available on the Department's website;
* By a Community Mental Health Center or Behavioral Health Clinic that has been approved to deliver VP-CST pursuant to Table N;
* By a team overseen by a full-time QMHP;
* By staff who meet the qualifications of a PSW, RSA, MHP, QMHP, or LPHA;
* In an individual, group, or family modality;
* By video, phone, or face-to-face contact, notwithstanding the restriction on services provided via phone in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.6(m) and 140.403;
* At a service location and setting deemed appropriate for reimbursement, as detailed in the Department's published fee schedule; and
* Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, each week of the year.
* By a Community Mental Health Center or Behavioral Health Clinic;
* At all service locations and settings deemed appropriate for reimbursement, as detailed in the Department's published fee schedule;
* On an individual basis;
* By an MHP, QMHP and LPHA; and
* By video, phone or face-to-face contact, notwithstanding the restriction on services provided via phone in Sections 140.6(n) and 140.403.
Notes
Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 15513, effective November 24, 2004
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