Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 307 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
Subchapter F - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Section 307.259 - Local Mental Health Authority or Local Behavioral Health Authority Responsibilities
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 307.259
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) The LMHA or LBHA must:
(1) enter into a
memorandum of understanding with the ESC to collaborate regarding the
administration of this subchapter;
(2) employ a BHPP liaison to serve as a
mental health and substance use resource for school districts located in the
region served by an ESC and in which the LMHA or LBHA delivers
services;
(3) pay the ESC a
reasonable and negotiated cost-recovery fee, not to exceed $15,000 per year
unless the LMHA or LBHA and the ESC agree to a higher amount, for providing the
space and administrative support necessary for the BHPP liaison to carry out
the professional duties outlined in Texas Education Code §
8.155;
(4) supervise the BHPP liaison;
(5) consult with any other LMHA or LBHA in
the region and the regional ESC for input on supervising the BHPP liaison and
coordinating services provided by the BHPP liaison;
(6) submit a written quarterly activity and
evaluation report to the HHSC contract manager regarding the outcomes for
school districts and students resulting from services delivered by a BHPP
liaison in accordance with §307.263 of this subchapter (relating to
Responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Partnership Program Liaison);
(7) submit a written annual activity and
evaluation report to the HHSC contract manager regarding the outcomes for
school districts and students resulting from services delivered by a BHPP
liaison in accordance with Texas Education Code§8.155;
(8) submit a written waiver request to
BHPP@hhs.texas.gov if required under Texas Education Code §
8.152(c);
(9) ensure an LMSW or an LPC associate is
eligible for an HHSC waiver request as outlined in this subchapter and the LMSW
or LPC associate has the ability to fulfill the duties outlined in this
subchapter if a waiver is requested;
(10) retain documentation in accordance with
the LMHA's and LBHA's policies and procedures on efforts made to hire an NPMHP
before submitting a waiver request; and
(11) submit a new waiver request, as needed,
if the HHSC BHPP liaison vacates the position.
(b) If a BHPP liaison vacates the position within one year of approval of the waiver under subsection (a)(11) of this section, a new waiver request is not required.
(c) If a BHPP liaison vacates the position more than a year after approval of the waiver under subsection (a)(11) of this section, the LMHA or LBHA must attempt to hire a professional pursuant to Texas Education Code § 8.152 before requesting a waiver under subsection (a)(11) of this section.
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