1. (1) A qualified mental health associate (QMHA) must meet the following minimum qualifications:

   1. (a) Bachelor's degree in a behavioral sciences field; or
   2. (b) A combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or experience; and
   3. (c) Demonstrate the competency necessary to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts; provide psychosocial skills development; implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care; and provide behavior management and case management duties.

2. (2) A qualified mental health professional (QMHP) is a licensed medical practitioner or any other person who holds any of the following educational degrees and meets the following minimum qualifications:

   1. (a) Graduate degree in psychology;
   2. (b) Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon;
   3. (c) Graduate degree in social work;
   4. (d) Graduate degree in a behavioral science field;
   5. (e) Graduate degree in recreational, music, or art therapy
   6. (f) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; and
   7. (g) Whose education and experience demonstrate the competency to identify precipitating events; gather histories of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assess family, social and work relationships; conduct a mental status examination; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise an individual plan of care; conduct a mental health assessment and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 2011 OL ch 333

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 2011 OL ch 333

History

DOC 19-2011, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-11
DOC 12-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-16-11 thru 12-13-11