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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 16.05.02.01" title_num="16" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="02" heading="Direct-Care Staff and Specialists.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definitions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Specialist.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Specialist” means an employee assigned to a program to provide services of the sort that require specialized or advanced training in a specific field of study.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Specialist” includes:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>An addictions counselor;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A case manager;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A dentist;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>A dietitian;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>A nurse;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>A physician;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>A psychiatrist;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(viii)">
          <text>A psychologist;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ix)">
          <text>A recreation supervisor;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(x)">
          <text>A social worker; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xi)">
          <text>A teacher.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Qualifications. All direct-care staff and all specialists shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Demonstrate the potential for working with youth in program settings, as reflected by academic qualifications, personal experience, or a combination of both; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meet the minimum qualifications, as applicable, set by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Department of Budget and Management;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Maryland Correctional Training Commission; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Applicable law and regulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>