Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated. Specialist. “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. “Specialist” includes: An addictions counselor; A case manager; A dentist; A dietitian; A nurse; A physician; A psychiatrist; A psychologist; A recreation supervisor; A social worker; and A teacher. Qualifications. All direct-care staff and all specialists shall: Demonstrate the potential for working with youth in program settings, as reflected by academic qualifications, personal experience, or a combination of both; and Meet the minimum qualifications, as applicable, set by: The Department of Budget and Management; The Maryland Correctional Training Commission; and Applicable law and regulation. The Department shall minimize the use of short-term employment contracts and shall encourage its private-sector providers to do likewise. Human Services Article, §§9-204, 9-227, and 9-237; Correctional Services Article §8-201 et seq.; Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: June 18, 2007 (34:12 Md. R. 1067)