To begin your process you will need to submit a letter of intent (LOI) to [email protected]. Please be sure the letter of intent includes a valid email and a designated contact person. Once your letter of intent is complete, please email it to the attention of the licensing manager at [email protected]. Program Narrative
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How do I get a mental health certification in Oregon?
Qualified Mental Health Associates, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Addictions Counselors and Recovery Mentors are certified by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). To learn about their requirements, visit the MHACBO website.
What licenses do I need to open a residential treatment facility?
A current license issued by the Department of Health is required before operating or advertising a residential treatment facility. A license is effective for one year from the date it was issued. A copy of your master business license, also known as Uniform Business Identifier (UBI) number.
How do I get placed in a mental health residential facility?
Mental health residential admission requirements: Most placements into these programs come from state hospitals and acute care facilities. Contact your local Community Mental Health Provider (CMHP) if you are seeking placement in a mental health residential facility.
What licenses do I need to open a community mental health center?
Community mental health centers and community mental health clinics require a facility license from the Colorado Department of Public Health and designation (program approval) from the Office of Behavioral Health.
About the Survey and Certification Team
The Health Facility Licensing & Certification Program (HFLC) is responsible for regulating certain types of non-long term care health care facilities and agencies.
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Resources On this Page
This page provides links to applicable rules and regulations, relevant forms for licensees and applicants, and current lists of our regulated entities that are updated quarterly. The entity types listed below link to specific information for that entity type. The information is organized under headings for:
What is OHA review?
OHA may review on a case-by-case basis to understand the extent of residential services provided for the day and the role of the family overnight in the individual’s treatment plan. One consideration is whether the individual expected to return for residential services the next day?
Does Medicaid require self referral?
Medicaid regulations prohibit self-referral; hence the IQA assessment. The CMHP may conduct an assessment in the interim until the IQA is able to complete one. If a facility is operated by the CMHP, OHA will request the IQA to prioritize the assessment.
Is outpatient rehabilitative services a part of T1020?
For providers certified to perform outpatient rehabilitative services either onsite or in an outpatient clinic, those services are not a part of the T1020 residential services under the new standardized rates.
Can you request a RP for Medicaid?
For Medicaid-eligible individuals experiencing a temporary absence for a medical or psychiatric treatment reason, a provider may request an authorization for a RP, which is required to bill through
Intensive Treatment Service (ITS) Program
Purpose The ITS program provides intensive psychiatric services to children and adolescents diagnosed with a mental health condition.
Contacts
Call your health plan’s customer service number and ask which providers you can see.
What is the age limit for psychiatric services?
Psychiatric Services for Individuals Under Age 21 Benefit. The psych under 21 benefit, at section 1905 (a) (16) of the Act, is optional. The benefit must be provided in all States to those individuals who are determined during the course of an Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment ...
When was the psych under 21 law enacted?
In 1990, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 was enacted to specify that the psych under 21 benefit can be provided in psychiatric hospitals that meet the definition of the term in 1861 (f) of the Act or in another inpatient setting that the Secretary has specified in regulations.
Verify the status of a RTF license
The quickest way to check the status of a RTF license is on the Provider Credential Search site. This site will show if the license is in active or pending status. A license in active status allows the RTF to operate. A license in pending status means the licensing review process is under way and the RTF should not be operating.
Licensing process
All licensing applications are reviewed within a few days of receipt. If there is missing or incomplete information, a Department of Health staff member will notify you via the email address provided on the application. If you didn't provide an email address, the department will mail you a letter.
Licensing requirements
Licensing requirements differ depending on whether you are applying for an initial license, or renewing or amending an existing license. Questions? Contact the RTF program manager.
What is a behavioral health license?
A license from the Office of Behavioral Health is needed to provide treatment to people who have received Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges, to people involved with the criminal justice system, or to receive public funding to provide SUD treatment. OBH also licenses all programs that use controlled substances to treat substance use ...
What is a 72 hour mental health hold?
This process may also be called a "72-hour hold", an "M-1 hold" a "mental health hold." These agencies must verify that they are in compliance with the conditions set forth in statute, and that they have proper clinical and infrastructure support to protect the rights of individuals whose mental health disorders render them a danger to themselves or others.
What is OBH in mental health?
OBH designates mental health programs to provide mental health services. Community mental health centers ...
What is the Colorado Department of Human Services?
The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) is responsible for licensing substance use disorder treatment programs and designating mental health treatment programs that receive public funding.
What is substance use disorder treatment?
The substance use disorder treatment license identifies the level of intensity of the services provided, including residential, outpatient or withdrawal management (detox), and any specialized populations an agency serves. Specialized populations include individuals referred for treatment following a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction, individuals required through their involvement in the criminal justice system to complete treatment as a part of a court sentence, or mothers receiving treatment tailored to meet their needs. Intensity of service ranges from once per week outpatient treatment all the way to residential services.
What are private treatment programs that do not accept public funding?
Private substance use treatment programs that do not accept public funding including outpatient and residential programs, sober living homes, recovery services, non-clinical groups such as AA, sports or physical therapy programs for individuals in recovery.
What is OBH in Colorado?
OBH designation is based on state rules and regulations from the Code of Colorado Regulations and is required to receive OBH funding to provide mental health treatment. Community mental health centers, community mental health clinics, and residential child care facilities.