Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 21 - MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS
Chapter 10.21.28 - Community Mental Health Programs-Mental Health Vocational Programs (MHVP)
Section 10.21.28.12 - Program Staff
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.21.28.12
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. A provider of MHVP shall ensure that MHVP staff includes, at a minimum:
(1) A program director who:
(a) Has sufficient qualifications, knowledge,
and experience to execute the duties of the position;
(b) Is available for an amount of time
calculated on the basis of a half-hour per individual receiving services, up to
a maximum of 40 hours per week;
(c)
Is available to provide MHVP administration and supervision; and
(d) May provide MHVP services;
(2) Employment specialists who
have sufficient qualifications, knowledge, and experience to work with the
individuals served by the program; and
(3) Program staff sufficient to carry out
the:
(a) Program model described in Regulation
.04 of this chapter;
(b) Services
delineated under Regulation .10 of this chapter; and
(c) Activities outlined in the individual's
IVP.
B. The program director shall assure that the MHVP:
(1) Has a clear description of the role and
function of the staff providing MHVP services;
(2) Staff is sufficient in numbers and
qualifications to carry out the program's service goals and includes, at a
minimum, the staff identified in this regulation; and
(3) Has a contingency plan for staff
availability to provide necessary MHVP services to an individual in the absence
of regularly assigned staff.
C. Ratio. A provider of MHVP services shall maintain a maximum ratio of one MHVP employment specialist serving each 15 individuals receiving MHVP services.
D. Volunteers, Students, and Trainees. The program may use volunteers, students, and trainees according to the provisions of COMAR 10.21.17.09E.
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