Or. Admin. Code § 291-124-1030 - Qualified Mental Health Associate and Qualified Mental Health Professional Standards
(1) A
qualified mental health associate (QMHA) must meet the following minimum
qualifications:
(a) Bachelor's degree in a
behavioral sciences field; or
(b) A
combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or
experience; and
(c) Demonstrate the
competency necessary to communicate effectively; understand mental health
assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts; provide
psychosocial skills development; implement interventions as assigned on an
individual plan of care; and provide behavior management and case management
duties.
(2) A qualified
mental health professional (QMHP) is a licensed medical practitioner or any
other person who holds any of the following educational degrees and meets the
following minimum qualifications:
(a)
Graduate degree in psychology;
(b)
Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon;
(c) Graduate degree in social work;
(d) Graduate degree in a behavioral science
field;
(e) Graduate degree in
recreational, music, or art therapy
(f) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
and licensed by the State of Oregon; and
(g) Whose education and experience
demonstrate the competency to identify precipitating events; gather histories
of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health
services and criminal justice contacts; assess family, social and work
relationships; conduct a mental status examination; document a multiaxial DSM
diagnosis; write and supervise an individual plan of care; conduct a mental
health assessment and provide individual, family or group therapy within the
scope of their training.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 2011 OL ch 333
Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 2011 OL ch 333
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