Regulation .08 Specific Conditions for PRTF Waiver Service Providers — Family and Youth Training.

Family and Youth Training Providers. To provide services set forth COMAR 10.09.79.06B, a provider shall be:

(1)

An approved waiver provider agency, including but not limited to, a family support organization; or

(2)

An approved individual waiver service provider.

Qualifications to Provide Family and Youth Training Services.

(1)

All family and youth training providers shall:

(a)

Receive training and certification as approved by MHA; and

(b)

Have been a co-trainer with an experienced lead trainer.

(2)

Youth training providers shall:

(a)

Be 18 years old or older but not older than 26 years old; and

(b)

Have experience with State or local services and systems as a consumer who has or had emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges.

(3)

Family training providers shall:

(a)

Be 21 years old or older; and

(b)

Have current or prior experience as a caregiver of a child with SED or a young adult with SMI.