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 307.265 - Texas Health and Human Services Commission Waiver Process
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 307.265
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) If an LMHA or LBHA is unable to employ a person who qualifies as an NPMHP for the BHPP liaison position in its designated ESC, the LMHA or LBHA may request a waiver from the HHSC Executive Commissioner, or designee, to employ an LMSW or LPC associate to serve as the BHPP liaison, pursuant to Texas Education Code § 8.152(c).
(b) To apply for a waiver, the LMHA or LBHA must complete and submit the written HHSC Local Mental and Behavioral Health Authority Waiver Request Form to BHPP@hhs.texas.gov addressing the following information:
(1) the name of the LMHA or LBHA
requesting the waiver;
(2) the LMHA
or LBHA's staff member's name and contact information;
(3) the LMHA or LBHA's recruitment efforts to
hire an NPMHP;
(4) the duration of
time the LMHA or LBHA was unable to hire for this position before requesting a
waiver; and
(5) that the BHPP
liaison waiver candidate is licensed as an LMSW or LPC associate.
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