PURPOSE: This rule describes procedures to obtain certification from the Department of Mental Health for community psychiatric rehabilitation programs.

1. (1) Under section 630.050, RSMo, the department shall certify each community psychiatric rehabilitation (CPR) provider’s rehabilitation program services as a condition of participation in the community psychiatric rehabilitation program.
2. (2) Each agency that is certified shall comply with requirements set forth in Department of Mental Health Core Rules for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Programs, 9 CSR 10-7.130 Procedures to Obtain Certification.

3. (3) To be eligible for certification as a CPR provider, an organization must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

   1. (A) Performs the required functions described in section 1916(c)(4) of the Public Health Service Act;
   2. (B) Meets the eligibility requirements for receipt of federal mental health block grant funds;
   3. (C) Has a current and valid purchase of service contract with the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services pursuant to 9 CSR 25-2;
   4. (D) Is designated by the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services under the authority of section 632.050, RSMo to serve as an entry and exit point for the public mental health service delivery system; or
   5. (E) Has been certified at least once prior to November 7, 1993, and has maintained certification continuously since November 7, 1993.
4. (4) The department shall certify, as a result of a certification survey, each Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) Program as designated and eligible to serve children and youth under the age of eighteen (18).

5. (5) To be eligible to serve children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) a certified community psychiatric rehabilitation (CPR) provider shall meet each of the following requirements: 9 CSR 30-4

   1. (A) Have a current and valid purchase of service contract with the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (CPS) pursuant to 9 CSR 25-2;
   2. (B) Must meet the eligibility requirements for receipt of federal mental health block grant funds;

   3. (C) Must provide a comprehensive array of psychiatric services to children and youth including but not limited to:

      1. 1. Crisis intervention mobile response;
      2. 2. Screening and assessment;
      3. 3. Medication services; and
      4. 4. Intensive case management consistent

with state plan approved services; and

1. (D) Have experience and expertise in delivering a division approved home-based crisis intervention program of psychiatric services for children and youth.

1. (6) A certified community psychiatric rehabilitation (CPR) provider may serve transitional age youth (age sixteen (16) and older) meeting the diagnostic eligibility requirements in 9 CSR 30-4.042(4)(B) in each designated CPS service area without the certification required in 9 CSR 30-4.031(4) and (5) if it is documented in the client record that it is clinically and developmentally appropriate to serve the individual in an adult program.

2. (7) The following forms are included herein:

   1. (A) MO 650-1722; and
   2. (B) MO 650-0231. AUTHORITY: sections 630.050, 630.655 and 632.050, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Jan. 19, 1989, effective April 15, 1989. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 16, 1993, effective Aug. 26, 1993, expired Dec. 23, 1993. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 27, 1993, effective Sept. 8, 1993, expired Nov. 7, 1993. Emergency amendment filed Oct. 28, 1993, effective Nov. 7, 1993, expired March 6, 1994. Emergency amendment filed Dec. 9, 1993, effective Dec. 24, 1993, expired April 22, 1994. Amended: Filed Aug. 16, 1993, effective April 9, 1994. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 1993, effective April 9, 1994. Amended: Filed Dec. 13, 1994, effective July 30, 1995. Amended: Filed Feb. 28, 2001, effective Oct. 30, 2001. Emergency amendment filed Dec. 28, 2001, effective Jan. 13, 2002, expired July 11, 2002. Amended: Filed Dec. 28, 2001, effective July 12, 2002. *Original authority: 630.050, RSMo 1980, amended 1993, 1995; 630.655 RSMo 1980 and 632.050, RSMo 1980.