Sec. 10.21.10.10. Specific Conditions for PRTF Waiver Service Providers — Crisis and Stabilization Services

To provide the services set forth COMAR 10.09.79.06B, a provider shall:

A. Be an agency;

B. Have a current formal written agreement with a local core service agency to serve as a crisis response system;

C. Have capacity to provide or arrange for services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, including:

(1) Face-to-face clinical care;

(2) Psychiatric consultation; and

(3) Person-to-person phone coverage;

D. Employ clinical supervisors who:

(1) Are licensed in good standing under Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as a psychiatrist, social worker, registered nurse, or mental health professional;

(2) Are permitted to provide supervision under their respective practice act; and

(3) Have experience providing crisis response services; and

E. Employ behavior care aides who:

(1) Are 21 years old or older;

(2) Have a bachelor's degree in a human services field; and

(3) Receive initial and ongoing training on crisis and stabilization services.