Okla. Admin. Code § 317:30-5-240.3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 317:30-5-240.3 - Staff credentials

(a)Licensed behavioral health professional (LBHPs). LBHPs are defined as any of the following practitioners:

(1) An allopathic or osteopathic physician with a current license and board certification in psychiatry or board eligible in the state in which services are provided, or a current resident in psychiatry practicing as described in OAC 317:30-5-2.

(2) A practitioner with a current license to practice in the state in which services are provided, within one (1) of the areas of practice listed in (A) through (F). The exemptions from licensure under 59 O.S. § 1353(4) and (5), 59 O.S. § 1903(C) and (D), 59 O.S. § 1925.3(B) and (C), and 59 O.S. § 1932(C) and (D) do not apply to outpatient behavioral health services.

(A) Psychology;

(B) Social work (clinical specialty only);

(C) Professional counselor;

(D) Marriage and family therapist;

(E) Behavioral practitioner; or

(F) Alcohol and drug counselor.

(3) An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) certified in a psychiatric mental health specialty, and licensed as a registered nurse (RN) with a current certification of recognition from the board of nursing in the state in which services are provided.

(4) A physician assistant who is licensed and in good standing in the state in which services are provided and has received specific training for and is experienced in performing mental health therapeutic, diagnostic, or counseling functions.

(b)Licensure candidates. Licensure candidates are practitioners actively and regularly receiving board-approved supervision, and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician if board's supervision requirement is met but the individual is not yet licensed, to become licensed by one (1) of the areas of practice listed in (2)(A) through (F) above. The supervising LBHP responsible for the member's care must:

(1) Staff the member's case with the candidate;

(2) Be personally available, or ensure the availability of an LBHP to the licensure candidate for consultation while they are providing services;

(3) Agree with the current plan for the member;

(4) Confirm that the service provided by the candidate was appropriate; and

(5) The member's medical record must show that the requirements for reimbursement were met and the LBHP responsible for the member's care has reviewed, countersigned, and dated the service plan and any updates thereto so that it is documented that the licensed professional is responsible for the member's care.

(c)Certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs). CADCs are defined as having a current certification as a CADC in the state in which services are provided.

(d)Multi systemic therapy (MST) provider. Master's level therapist who works on a team established by the Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs Office (OJA) which may include bachelor's level staff.

(e)Peer recovery support specialist (PRSS)/Family peer recovery support specialist (F-PRSS). The PRSS and F-PRSS must be certified by ODMHSAS pursuant to requirements found in OAC 450:53.

(f)Qualified behavioral health aide (QBHA). QBHAs must:

(1) Possess current certification as a Behavioral Health Case Manager I;

(2) Have successfully completed the specialized training and education curriculum provided by the ODMHSAS;

(3) Be supervised by a bachelor's level individual with a minimum of two (2) years case management or care coordination experience;

(4) Have service plans be overseen and approved by an LBHP or licensure candidate; and

(5) Function under the general direction of an LBHP, or licensure candidate and/or systems of care team, with an LBHP or licensure candidate available at all times to provide back up, support, and/or consultation.

(g)Behavioral health case manager. For behavioral health case management services to be compensable by SoonerCare, the provider performing the services must be an LBHP, licensure candidate, CADC or have and maintain a current certification as a Behavioral Health Case Manager II (CM II) or Behavioral Health Case Manager I (CM I) from ODMHSAS in accordance with requirements found in OAC 450:50.

(1) A Wraparound Facilitator Case Manager must be an LBHP, licensure candidate or CADC that meets the qualifications for CM II and has the following:

(A) Successful completion of the ODMHSAS training for wraparound facilitation within six (6) months of employment; and

(B) Participate in ongoing coaching provided by ODMHSAS and employing agency;

(C) Successfully complete wraparound credentialing process within nine (9) months of beginning process; and

(D) Direct supervision or immediate access and a minimum of one (1) hour weekly clinical consultation with a qualified mental health professional, as required by ODMHSAS.

(2) An Intensive Case Manager must be an LBHP, licensure candidate, or CADC that meets the provider qualifications of a CM II and has the following:

(A) A minimum of two (2) years behavioral health case management experience; and

(B) Crisis diversion experience.

Okla. Admin. Code § 317:30-5-240.3

Added at 26 Ok Reg 734, eff 4-1-09 (emergency); Added at 26 Ok Reg 2090, eff 6-25-09; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2753, eff 7-20-10 (emergency); Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1469, eff 6-25-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 32, Issue 23, August 17, 2015, eff. 8/27/2015

Amended by Oklahome Register, Volume 33, Issue 23, August 15, 2016, eff. 9/1/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 9/14/2020

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 9/1/2024