OAR 291-124-1000: Purpose and Policy

(1) Purpose: The purpose of these rules OAR 291-124-1000 through -1040 is to establish standards for the Department of Corrections to certify employees that provide mental health services to AICs in DOC facilities as qualified mental health professionals or qualified mental health associates. (2) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections that employees providing mental health services to AICs meet the standards established in these rules and be certified accordingly by the department.