Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 124 - HEALTH SERVICES (AIC)
Section 291-124-1030 - Qualified Mental Health Associate and Qualified Mental Health Professional Standards

(a) Bachelor's degree in a behavioral sciences field; or

(b) A combination of at least three years relevant work, education, training or experience; and

(c) Demonstrate the competency necessary to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and apply these concepts; provide psychosocial skills development; implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care; and provide behavior management and case management duties.

(a) Graduate degree in psychology;

(b) Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon;

(c) Graduate degree in social work;

(d) Graduate degree in a behavioral science field;

(e) Graduate degree in recreational, music, or art therapy

(f) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; and

(g) Whose education and experience demonstrate the competency to identify precipitating events; gather histories of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assess family, social and work relationships; conduct a mental status examination; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise an individual plan of care; conduct a mental health assessment and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.