OAR 309-009-0000: Purpose and Scope

(1) These rules establish the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) and define the criteria and process that the Authority must use to recognize, verify status, and certify provider organizations as CCBHCs. These rules specify the standards for the CCBHC application and certification process. (2) In addition to meeting all state and federal criteria outlined in Chapter 309 Division 009 and the “Oregon Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Program Requirements Manual - Version 1”, only organizations certified under OAR 309-008-0100 to 309-008-1600 (Standards for Certification of Behavioral Health Treatment Services) for the following certifications may become certified: (a) Outpatient mental health (Chapter 309 Division 019), (b) ASAM 0.5 (OAR 309-019-0181), (c) ASAM 1 (OAR 309-019-0182); (d) ASAM 2.1 (OAR 309-019-0183; (e) If directly providing mobile crisis services, Mobile Crisis Intervention Services and Crisis Stabilization Services (Chapter 309 Division 072). (3) The “Oregon Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Program Requirements Manual- Version 1” should be used as the primary source outlining CCBHC requirements and duties. Should there be a perceived conflict between rules and manual, CCBHCs and applicants should defer to “Oregon Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Program Requirements Manual - Version 1”. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]