Qualifications of. a crisis intervention specialist and additional staff 1.3.1 LIDDA must ensure a crisis intervention specialist: A. Meets the preferred qualifications of one of the following: (1) a provider of behavioral support contained in HHSC rules governing the role and responsibilities of a local intellectual and developmental disability authority in 40 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter G, §2.313(e)(1)(B); (2) a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; (3) a Psychiatrist; (4) a Licensed Master Social Worker who is clinically supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Psychiatrist in accordance with the definition of “supervision” in 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 781, Subchapter A, §781.102(57)(B) (Definitions); or (5) a licensure applicant with a temporary social work license as long as the applicant is fully licensed within six months after hire, in accordance with 22 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 781, Subchapter D, §781.441 (Temporary License) and is clinically supervised as described in 1.3.3 (a) ii. above; or 1.3.2 Meets the minimum qualifications of: A. A qualified intellectual disability professional as defined in 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §483.430(a); and B. At least two years of experience working with individuals with IDD who have mental health and behavior support needs or linking people with IDD to mental health supports, in addition to the one year of required experience of a qualified intellectual disability professional described in 42 CFR §483.430(a)(1). 1.3.3 When a crisis intervention specialist meets minimum qualifications, but does not meet preferred qualifications, ▇▇▇▇▇ must ensure a person with preferred qualifications is available for consultation when deemed necessary by the crisis intervention specialist or if requested by an individual or family member. 1.3.4 LIDDA must ensure additional staff meets the qualifications for: A. A qualified intellectual disability professional as defined in 42 CFR §483.430(a); or B. A Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. 1.3.5 LIDDA must ensure a crisis intervention specialist and additional staff be knowledgeable about IDD programs and services in the local service area.
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