Code of Maine Rules › 14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 118 - OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (SAMHS) › Chapter 2 - DRIVER EDUCATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS PROCEDURE MANUAL › Section 118-2-B - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF A DRIVER EDUCATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS EVALUATOR AND/OR TREATMENT SERVICE PROVIDER

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. No
				individual or Program shall conduct or offer to conduct evaluation or treatment
				services for Driver Education and Evaluation Programs clients without a valid
				and current Certificate of Approval issued by the Office of Substance Abuse or
				a Certificate and/or license issued by the Department of Health and Human
				Services in accordance with these regulations.
A Driver Education and Evaluation Program Private Provider,
				  or the same individual in a Program providing services under this chapter may
				  not provide both treatment services and evaluation services for the same
				  individual unless a waiver is granted on a case-by-case basis by the Driver
				  Education and Evaluation Program. The Private Provider or counselor providing
				  evaluation services shall give a client the name of three (3) Private Providers
				  and/or Programs who can provide treatment services, at least one of whom must
				  not be employed by the same Program as the counselor conducting the
				  evaluation.
The above waiver is limited to individuals participating in
				  the Under 21 Program or the former Moving Ahead Program.
2. Any Program applying for a Certificate of
				Approval as a provider of evaluation and/or treatment services for Driver
				Education and Evaluation Programs referrals shall have a current valid license
				and/or Certificate from the Department of Health and Human Services. The person
				responsible for Program administration must sign a "Letter of Agreement" and
				assure staff compliance with all applicable DEEP regulations.
3. In order to be approved as a Driver
				Education and Evaluation Programs Private Provider, the individual must be
				licensed pursuant to Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, Chapter 81 (Alcohol and
				Drug Counselors). Others who may be qualified as DEEP Private Providers are
				psychologists, physicians, registered nurses, professional counselors, and
				social workers who are licensed and qualified to provide substance abuse
				counseling services by virtue of the requirements for that profession.
				Psychologists, physicians, registered nurses, professional counselors and
				social workers must provide documentation of qualifications that verifies that
				they are authorized to provide substance abuse counseling.
4. An application as a Private Provider for a
				Certificate of Approval or certification renewalshall be made on forms
				provided, on request, by the Office. All applicants for certification or
				certification renewal as Private Providers of evaluation or treatment services
				shall indicate such on their applications.
5. Individuals applying for certification as
				a Driver Education and Evaluation Programs Private Provider shall:
a. Submit documentation of compliance with
				Section B, 3 above;
b. Submit a
				resume;
c. Submit letters of
				reference with at least two being from previous employers regarding clinical
				ability;
d. Submit a policy and
				procedures manual in compliance with this Section and other appropriate
				sections. The policy manual shall be a complete document, with a table of
				contents and page numbers;
e. Agree
				to substantial compliance with applicable sections of these regulations by
				signing a Letter of Agreement; and
f. Submit all documentation in compliance
				with this section and other appropriate sections of this manual.