Md. Code Regs. 10.21.21.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.21.21.11 - Required Program Staff

A. A provider shall ensure that the staff of the PRP includes the following, who are employed by the PRP for the amounts of time outlined in §§B-D of this regulation:

(1) A program director;

(2) A psychiatric rehabilitation specialist; and

(3) Psychiatric rehabilitation direct care staff.

B. If a PRP has fewer than 30 enrollees, the PRP shall employ either:

(1) A program director and a psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, each of whom is employed by the program for a minimum of 20 hours per week; or

(2) A program director who is responsible for the duties of the program director and the duties of a psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, if the program director:

(a) Has the qualifications described under Regulation .10B(1) of this chapter;

(b) Is employed by the program for 40 hours per week; and

(c) Devotes at least 20 hours per week to the development and implementation of rehabilitation services that reflect the needs of the individuals served by the program.

C. If a PRP has 30-100 enrollees, the PRP shall employ either:

(1) A program director and a psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, each of whom is employed by the program for a minimum of 20 hours per week, and one of whom is employed for an additional 20 hours; or

(2) A program director who is responsible for the duties of the program director and the duties of the psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, if the program director:

(a) Has the qualifications described under Regulation .10B(1) of this chapter;

(b) Is employed by the program for 40 hours per week; and

(c) Designates staff to devote 20 hours per week to carrying out specific assigned administrative duties.

D. If a PRP has more than 100 enrollees, the PRP program shall employ:

(1) A program director who is employed for 40 hours per week; and

(2) A psychiatric rehabilitation specialist or specialists and staff assigned to administrative duties as follows:

(a) A psychiatric rehabilitation specialist who is on site 40 hours per week;

(b) Two psychiatric rehabilitation specialists, each of whom is on site for 20 hours per week; or

(c) If the program director has the qualifications described under Regulation .10B(1) of this chapter:

(i) A psychiatric rehabilitation specialist who is employed 20 hours per week; and

(ii) Staff designated to devote 20 hours per week carrying out specific assigned administrative duties.

Md. Code Regs. 10.21.21.11