N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 §§ 635-16.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 635-16.6 - Interdisciplinary Treatment Team

(a) The CSIDD interdisciplinary treatment team members must include an array of clinical behavioral health disciplines appropriate for providing multidisciplinary assessment and treatment.

(b) CSIDD delivered by Clinical Team Leaders, Clinical Team Coordinators, and other professional clinical staff must be done under the supervision of the Clinical Director, Medical Director, or consultant.

(c) The CSIDD interdisciplinary treatment team must include, but is not limited to:

(1) A Clinical Director or Medical Director;

(2) Clinical Team Leaders; and

(3) Clinical Team Coordinators.

(d) Consultants

(1) If a CSIDD provider has a Clinical or Medical Director who does not meet the credentials required in subdivision (e) of this section, the provider may hire a consultant to support the Clinical or Medical Director in providing supervision and oversight to the interdisciplinary team.

(2) CSIDD providers must receive prior OPWDD approval before hiring a consultant in instances where the Clinical or Medical Director does not meet the credentials required in subdivision (e) of this section.

(3) Consultants must meet the credentials of a Clinical or Medical Director outlined in subdivision (e) of this section.

(e) Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Qualifications

(1) Clinical Director:

(i) must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology, be licensed to practice in New York State, and operate within the scope of the practice of their state license; or

(ii) be supported by a consultant meeting the credentials set forth under 14 NYCRR 635-16(d).

(2) Medical Director:

(i) must have an M.D./D.O. or APDN, be licensed to practice in New York State, and operate within the scope of the practice of their state license; or

(ii) be supported by a consultant meeting the credentials set forth in under 14 NYCRR 635-16(d).

(iii) Clinical Team Leaders: must have a doctorate or master's degree in social work, counseling, Psychology, or other human service field.

(iv) Clinical Team Coordinators: must have a doctorate or master's degree in social work, counseling, Psychology, or other human service field.

(v) Other Professional Clinical Staff: including those who deliver emergency or planned in-home services, must operate under the supervision of the Clinical Director, Medical Director or consultant.

(f) Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Experience and Training

(1) All CSIDD staff must have at least one year of relevant experience with the behavioral health aspects of I/DD and complete training in the mental health aspects of I/DD.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 §§ 635-16.6

Adopted New York State Register January 6, 2021/Volume XLIII, Issue 01, eff. 1/6/2021