7399

7399.1

When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

Applicant – a person who has submitted an application to participate in the Peer Specialists Certification Program.

Candidate – an applicant whose application to participate in the Peer Specialists Certification Program has been approved.

Certification – a designation awarded by the Department of Behavioral Health to individuals who have successfully completed the requirements of the Peer Specialist Certification Program.

Certified Peer Specialists – peers who have completed the Peer Specialists Certification Program requirements and are approved to deliver Peer Support Services within the District’s public mental health system.

District – District of Columbia.

Plan of Care – developed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 34 of this subtitle. The Plan of Care includes the consumer’s treatment goals, strengths, challenges, objectives, and interventions.

Mental Health Provider - any entity, public or private, that is licensed or certified by the District of Columbia to provide mental health services or mental health supports or any entity, public or private, that has entered into an agreement with the Department to provide mental health services or mental health support.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Services or MHRS - rehabilitative or palliative mental health services administered by the Department and rendered by certified MHRS providers to eligible consumers who require such services intended for the maximum reduction of mental disability and restoration of a consumer to his or her best possible functional level.

Peers – individuals with psychiatric disabilities receiving or who have received mental health services.

Peer Support Services – MHRS that may be delivered by qualified credentialed staff but specifically delivered by Certified Peer Specialists.

Qualified Practitioner – a (i) psychiatrist; (ii) psychologist; (iii) licensed

independent clinical social worker; (iv) advanced practice registered nurse; (v) licensed marriage and family therapist; (vi) registered nurse; (vii) licensed professional counselor; (viii) licensed independent social worker; or (ix) certified addiction counselor.

Wellness Recovery Action Plan or WRAP – The Wellness Recovery Action Plan was developed by a group of people who experience mental health difficulties, and put into practice by Mary Ellen Copeland. It is a program of self-management and recovery, and it is unique to every individual who uses it. A WRAP is designed by the consumer and may involve selected supporters (family and friends) and health care providers to assist and support the consumer through the work on the plan.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 11096 (December 23, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 7002 (July 11, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 10674 (September 4, 2020); as amended by Final Rulemaking 68 DCR 012400 (November 26, 2021).