Volunteers, Student Interns and Contract Agency Staff

(A) Volunteers and student interns may be used only as an adjunct to regular paid staff and not as a substitute for the staffing requirements of 105 CMR 164.000. Student interns and volunteers providing individual and/or group counseling shall be screened, oriented, trained, and supervised in a manner consistent with 105 CMR 164.041(E) and 105 CMR 164.044. (B) When a Licensed or Approved Provider uses staff who are employed by a contract or temporary agency, the Licensed or Approved Provider shall ensure the following: the Licensed or Approved Provider has established a qualified service organization agreement with the contract or temporary agency which specifies that the contract or temporary agency has complied with hiring restrictions established by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services under 101 CMR 15.00: Criminal Offender Record Checks. the Licensed or Approved Provider has established a written policy and procedure to ensure such staff receive orientation and supervision, and to document such orientation and supervision.