Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.90 - MENTAL HEALTH MEDICAID FUNDED 1115 AND 1915 WAIVERS
Subchapter 37.90.4 - Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Adults With Severe and Disabling Mental Illness
Rule 37.90.435 - HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND DISABLING MENTAL ILLNESS: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

(1) Supported employment services assist members to prepare for, find, and keep competitive jobs that exist in the open labor market, pay at least minimum wage, and are in a variety of integrated work settings.

(2) Supported employment services are provided by public or private employment agencies, Independent Living Centers, organizations that provide support for individuals with disabilities, Mental Health Centers, or a self-employed individual with at least:

(3) A supported employment provider must have at least eight hours of specialized behavioral health training annually approved by the department.

(4) Supported employment services are for members who have previously been unable to succeed in competitive employment due to significant disabilities or challenging behaviors and need intensive, ongoing job supports to maintain long-term employment.

(5) The need for supported employment must be documented in the member's Person-Centered Recovery Plan and individualized to meet the identified need.

(6) Supported employment may:

(7) Supported employment may be provided only in a competitive employment setting.