14 CRR-NY 635-16.6NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 14. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
CHAPTER XIV. OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
PART 635. GENERAL QUALITY CONTROL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO PROGRAMS, SERVICES OR FACILITIES FUNDED OR CERTIFIED BY THE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SUBPART 635-16. CRISIS SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (CSIDD)
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635-16.6 Interdisciplinary treatment team.
(a) The CSIDD interdisciplinary treatment team members must include an array of clinical behavioral health disciplines appropriate for providing multidisciplinary assessment and treatment.
(b) CSIDD delivered by clinical team leaders, clinical team coordinators, and other professional clinical staff must be done under the supervision of the clinical director, medical director, or consultant.
(c) The CSIDD interdisciplinary treatment team must include, but is not limited to:
(1) a clinical director or medical director;
(2) clinical team leaders; and
(3) clinical team coordinators.
(d) Consultants.
(1) If a CSIDD provider has a clinical or medical director who does not meet the credentials required in subdivision (e) of this section, the provider may hire a consultant to support the clinical or medical director in providing supervision and oversight to the interdisciplinary team.
(2) CSIDD providers must receive prior OPWDD approval before hiring a consultant in instances where the clinical or medical director does not meet the credentials required in subdivision (e) of this section.
(3) Consultants must meet the credentials of a clinical or medical director outlined in subdivision (e) of this section.
(e) Interdisciplinary treatment team qualifications.
(1) Clinical director:
(i) must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology, be licensed to practice in New York State, and operate within the scope of the practice of their state license; or
(ii) be supported by a consultant meeting the credentials set forth under subdivision (d) of this section.
(2) Medical director:
(i) must have an M.D./D.O. or APDN, be licensed to practice in New York State, and operate within the scope of the practice of their state license; or
(ii) be supported by a consultant meeting the credentials set forth in under subdivision (d) of this section;
(3) Clinical team leaders:
(i) must have a doctorate or master's degree in social work, counseling, Pychology, or other human service field
(4) Clinical team coordinators:
(i) must have a doctorate or master's degree in social work, counseling, Pychology, or other human service field
(5) Other professional clinical staff:
(i) including those who deliver emergency or planned in-home services, must operate under the supervision of the clinical director, medical director or consultant.
(f) Interdisciplinary treatment team experience and training.
(1) All CSIDD staff must have at least one year of relevant experience with the behavioral health aspects of I/DD and complete training in the mental health aspects of I/DD.
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Current through June 30, 2021
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