New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 77A - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED IN/BY COMMUNITY RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
Subchapter 2 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Section 10:77A-2.4 - Staff training
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) All providers shall comply with the general training requirements prescribed by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) at N.J.A.C. 10:37D-2.14.
(b) In addition to the general training requirements at N.J.A.C. 10:37D-2.14, each provider shall develop, update, and administer a comprehensive, competency-based training program for individuals providing adult mental health residential services. Competency-based training programs involve measurable skill development and demonstrated, documented evidence of employee skill attainment. Training in CPR and First Aid shall be provided by an American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross certified trainer, which, upon successful completion of the training, issues a certificate to the employee confirming that competency was achieved. The DMHAS will be responsible for monitoring the provider's training programs. The following topics, at a minimum, shall be included in the training curriculum:
(c) All individuals who provide AMHR services, other than a psychiatrist, regardless of credentials, shall have completed the training required by (a) and (b) above in order for their service time to be counted toward the minimum service requirements necessary for Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare reimbursement.
(d) Individuals who are delivering services who have not completed the required training shall not deliver services alone. Such individuals shall be supervised by, and shall deliver the services in conjunction with, a trained person who is on-site and provides in-person supervision.