OAR 309-083-0010: Definitions

The following definitions apply to OAR 309-083-0000 to OAR 309-083-0600: (1) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority. (2) “Behavioral health care worker” has the meaning given the term in OAR 309-081-0020. (3) “Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor” means a behavioral health professional that practices substance use disorder counseling pursuant to OAR 309-019-0125(9). (4) “Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Candidate or CADC-R” is a behavioral health care worker that has registered with the Division recognized credentialing body within 30 days of hire and intends to obtain professional substance use disorder treatment certification within two years from the date of first hire. (5) “Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor” means a behavioral health professional who practices gambling addiction counseling pursuant to OAR 309-019-0125(10)(e). (6) “Certified Gambling Recovery Mentor” is a behavioral health worker certified by the Division credentialing body to provide gambling mentor services. (7) “Certified Prevention Specialist” is a behavioral health worker certified by the Division credentialing body to provide prevention specialist services. (8) “Certified Recovery Mentor” is a behavioral health care worker that has completed an approved addiction peer training program and is certified by the Division credentialing body to provide recovery mentor services. (9) “Clinical Social Worker Associate” means an individual certified to practice clinical social work under required clinical supervision pursuant to ORS 675.537. (10) “Clinical Nurse Specialist” means a licensed registered nurse who has been licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as qualified to practice the expanded clinical specialty nursing role pursuant to ORS 678.010 to 678.410. (11) “Communities of color” means members of the following racial or ethnic communities, but not limited to: (a) American Indian; (b) Alaska Native; (c) Hispanic or Latino/a/x; (d) Asian; (e) Native Hawaiian; (f) Pacific Islander; (g) African American; (h) Middle Eastern; (i) African; (j) Mixed race; or (k) Other racial or ethnic groups. (12) “Communities who are underserved” include, but are not limited to, communities of color, Tribal members, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, refugees, immigrants, veterans, persons with disabilities, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, individuals incarcerated or incapacitated as a result of contact with the criminal legal system, and rural residents. (13) “Direct behavioral health care services” has the meaning given that term in OAR 309-081-0010. (14) “Division” means the Health Systems Division of the Oregon Health Authority, or its designee. (15) “Full time equivalent (FTE)” employment means the total number of regular straight-time hours worked (i.e., not including overtime or holiday hours worked) by employees divided by the number of compensable hours applicable to each fiscal year. Annual leave, sick leave, compensatory time off and other approved leave categories are considered "hours worked" for purposes of defining full-time equivalent employment. (16) “Licensed Art Therapist” means an individual licensed to practice art therapy pursuant to ORS 681.740-758. (17) “Licensed Certified Art Therapist” means an individual licensed to practice art therapy pursuant to ORS 681.740-758. (18) “Licensed Clinical Social Worker” means an individual licensed to practice clinical social work pursuant to ORS 675.530. (19) “Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist” has the meaning given that term in ORS 675.715. (20) “Licensed Professional Counselor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 675.715. (21) “Licensed Psychologist” means an individual licensed to practice psychology pursuant to ORS 675.010-675.090. (22) “Marriage and Family Associate” is an individual registered to practice counseling under clinical supervision pursuant to ORS 675.720. (23) “Nurse Practitioner” means a registered nurse who has been licensed by the board as qualified to practice in an expanded specialty role within the practice of nursing pursuant to ORS 678.010 to 678.410. (24) “Permanent employment position” means an employment relationship where an individual receives payment directly from an employer and the arrangement does not include a set end date. (25) “Professional Counselor Associate” is an individual registered to practice counseling under clinical supervision pursuant to ORS 675.720. (26) “Psychiatrist” means a physician licensed as provided pursuant to ORS 677.010 to 677.450 by the Board of Medical Examiners for the State of Oregon and who has completed an approved residency training program in psychiatry. (27) “Psychologist Resident Associate” means an individual licensed to practice psychology under residency supervision pursuant to ORS 675.030, 675.040 - 675.050, 675.065 & 675.110. (28) Qualified Mental Health Associate or QMHA” has the meaning given that term in OAR 309-019-0125(11). (29) “Qualified Mental Health Professional or QMHP” has the meaning given that term in OAR 309-019-0125(12) (30) "Qualifying Practice Site" means a behavioral health site operated by: (a) A county mental health program; (b) A private non-profit behavioral health organization; or (c) A private for-profit behavioral health organization. (d) Tribal Behavioral Health Program; or (e) Urban Indian Health Program; or (f) Other organizations that employ credentialed employees who provide Direct behavioral health care services. (31) “Registered Mental Health Associate (QMHA-R)” means an individual who is registered with the Division recognized credentialing body, is completing supervised experience, and testing to become certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate. (32) “Rural” means any geographic area in Oregon ten or more miles from the center of a population center of 40,000 people or more. (33) “Telehealth” means the provision of health services from a distance using electronic communications. (34) “Traditional Health Worker (THW)” has the meaning given that term in ORS 414.665 and OAR 410-180-0310.