Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 196 - Human Services Department
Chapter 9520 - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Part 9520.0200 - CENTER DIRECTOR
Every community mental health board receiving state funds for a community mental health program shall have a center director, who is the full-time qualified professional staff member who serves as the executive officer. To be considered qualified, the individual must have professional training to at least the level of graduate degree in his/her clinical and/or administrative discipline, which is relevant to MH-DD-CD and a minimum of two years experience in community mental health programs. The center director is responsible for the planning/design, development, coordination, and evaluation of a comprehensive, area-wide program and for the overall administration of services operated by the board.
The center director shall be appointed by the community mental health board and shall be approved by the commissioner of human services.
Statutory Authority: MS s 245.61 to 245.69