HAR §11-172-02. Definitions

As used in this chapter: “Agency’ means a for profit or not-for-profit organization that provides mental health rehabilitation services as defined herein. “Applicant’ means an agency that is applying for initial certification or re-certification under this chapter. “Assertive community treatment services” means assertive community treatment service as defined in section 17-1737-44.1. 172-3 “Biopsychosocial rehabilitation services” means biopsychosocial rehabilitative programs as defined in section 17-1737-44.1. “Certificate” means a document issued by the department attesting that a mental health rehabilitation services provider is in compliance with Hawaii state laws and this chapter. “Community Mental health rehabilitation services” or “CMHRS” means services that are intended for the maximum reduction of mental disability and restoration of an individual to his or her best possible functional level. The services shall be: (1) Recommended by a psychiatrist, psychologist, advance practice registered nurse (APRN) in behavioral health, or licensed clinical social worker in behavioral health; (2) Rendered by licensed practitioners and qualified mental health professionals, or agency staff, under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional; and (3) Rendered by mental health rehabilitation services agencies certified under this chapter. “Crisis management services” means crisis management service as defined in section 17-1737-44.1. “Crisis residential services” means crisis residential service as defined in section 17-1737-44.1. “Department” means the department of health, State of Hawaii. “Director” means the director of health. “Individual” means a person who receives any of the services defined in this chapter. “Intensive outpatient hospital services” means intensive outpatient hospital. services as defined in section 17-1737-44.1. “License” means a license issued by the State certifying the compliance with all existing state laws and rules relative to the operation of a facility or service. “Licensed clinical social worker” means a person who is a licensed clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 467E, HRS. “provider” means an agency certified under this chapter to provide mental health rehabilitation services. “Qualified mental health professional” or “QMHP” means: (1) A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii in accordance with chapter 453, HRS, and who is certified or is eligible to be certified in 172-4 psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry or Neurology; (2) A psychologist licensed in accordance with chapter 465, HRS; (3) A licensed clinical social worker in behavioral health or licensed in accordance with chapter 467E, HRS; (4) An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in behavioral health licensed in accordance with chapter 457, HRS and qualified as provided under section 17-1737- 12 (3) (5) Any other person as determined by the department of human services. “State” means the State of Hawaii. “Therapeutic living supports services” means therapeutic living supports s ices as defined in section 17-1737-44.1. [Eff Aug 06 2005] (Auth: HRS § 321-1, 334- 9; 42 C.F.R. § 431.10) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-1, 334-9) SUBCHAPTER 2 PROVIDER CERTIFICATION PROCESS