Section 388-865-0775. Qualification requirements for staff.

The provider is responsible to ensure that staff and clinical supervisors are qualified for the positions they hold at the crisis stabilization unit.

(1) The provider must document that all staff have:

(a) A current job description.

(b) A current Washington state department of health license or registration as may be required for his/her position.

(c) Washington state patrol background checks for employees in contact with persons consistent with RCW 43.43.830.

(d) An annual performance evaluation.

(e) An individualized annual training plan, to include at minimum:

(i) The skills he or she needs for his/her job description and the population served;

(ii) Training regarding the least restrictive alternative options available in the community and how to access them;

(iii) Methods of person care;

(iv) Management of assaultive and self-destructive behaviors, including proper and safe use of seclusion and/or restraint procedures;

(v) Methods to ensure appropriate security of the facility; and

(vi) Requirements of chapters 71.05 and 71.34 RCW, this chapter, and protocols developed by the mental health division.

(vii) If contract staff is providing direct services, the facility must ensure compliance with the training requirements outlined in subsection (1)(i) through (vii) in this section.

(2) Clinical supervisors must meet the qualifications of mental health professionals as defined in WAC 388-865-0150.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71.05.020, 71.24.035, and 2007 c 375. WSR 08-14-079, § 388-865-0775, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.]

RCW 71.05.020, 71.24.035, and 2007 c 375. WSR 08-14-079, § 388-865-0775, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.

Rules

388-865-0150,