Can a program hire or contract or acquire by other means behavioral health professionals to meet staffing requirements?
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A program may hire or contract behavioral health professionals to meet staffing requirements or acquire such services by other means such as through a Memorandum of Understanding with other programs.
(a) At least one individual must be a licensed or certified school counselor or a social worker who is licensed/certified to practice at the location where the services are provided.
(b) For additional staffing, other individuals with appropriate certifications or licenses are acceptable to meet staffing requirements.
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