Requirements For Designation As Mandatory Pre-Screening Agent

(MPA). (1) Maintain compliance with requirements for qualified mental health professional (QMHP). (2) Successfully complete Department training as required under T.C.A. § 33-6-427(b)(3). (3) If providing pre-screening services for children, meet requirements regarding mental health experience with children as required by T.C.A. § 33-1-101(18). (4) Accept Commissioner’s designation authority as defined in T.C.A. § 33-6-104. (5) Comply with responsibilities as defined in T.C.A. §§ 33-6-105 and 33-6-106 and Rule 0940- 03-08-.05. COMMUNITY-BASED SCREENING PROCESS FOR CHAPTER 0940-03-08 EMERGENCY INVOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS (6) The MPA will immediately notify the Department if he or she: (a) no longer meets the requirements for QMHP; (b) requires or makes changes in service area location(s); (c) no longer functions as a mandatory pre-screening agent; or (d) changes name, address, contact information.