Sec. 10.09.81.17. Specific Conditions for Participation — Behavior Consultation Services

To participate in the ICS Program as a provider of behavior consultation services, as specified in Regulation .34 of this chapter, a provider shall:

A. Be:

(1) A health services agency that:

(a) Employs a qualified individual or individuals to render behavior consultation services; and

(b) Assures supervision of, or consultation to, the individual rendering behavior consultation services by a licensed mental health professional or by a bachelor's level nurse with 4 years of experience in psychogeriatrics or with an appropriate graduate degree; or

(2) An individual who is:

(a) Qualified to render behavior consultation services; and

(b) Licensed to practice independently;

B. Assure that the individual who renders behavior consultation services:

(1) Is a licensed Registered nurse; Psychologist; or Clinical social worker; and

(2) Has:

(a) Experience in psychogeriatrics;

(b) Direct experience working with elderly individuals with dementia or behavioral problems; and

(c) Demonstrated ability to perform assessments; and

C. Assure response within 24 hours to a referral from a participant's case manager for behavior consultation services.