OAR 309-008-0900: Issuing Certificates

(1) The Division shall issue an approved applicant a certificate to provide behavioral health treatment services. Every certificate shall: (a) Be signed by the Director; (b) Apply to all approved service delivery locations listed in the accompanying letter; (c) List the service delivery rules under which the applicant or provider is approved to provide services; (d) List the effective and expiration dates of the certificate; (e) List any conditions applied to the certificate; (f) List any variances approved by the Division; and (g) Be accompanied by a letter from the Division noting: (A) All service delivery locations approved under the certificate; and (B) Approved alternative practices related to variances listed on the certificate. (2) After conduct of the certification review, the Division shall issue initial certificates to new applicants that demonstrate substantial compliance with applicable administrative rules and statutes: (a) For up to one calendar year from the date of initial certification; and (b) Initial certifications may be issued with conditions pursuant to this rule. (3) After conduct of the certification review and the plan of correction process where applicable, the Division shall renew the certificate of an applicant with a current certification that demonstrates substantial compliance with applicable administrative rules or statutes: (a) For up to three calendar years from the date of renewal; and (b) Renewal certifications may be issued with conditions pursuant to these rules.