CARF accreditation required; although the manual indicates that rates include fiscal support for this process, there are additional administrative burdens with needing to have another regulatory body. Is there a plan to have the CARF reviews replace DBHDS and/or DMAS audits?

If agency is not yet CARF accredited, does this fall under the “new” agency needing to be within 24 months?

Is there a ratio of LMHP-type to non-licensed staff or caseload size? It says that caseload limits for each staff level but does not designate what these are.

Do we need to update the CNA to clearly outline barriers? Or is this information on the CANS/ASNA?

Is there required training on the CANS/ASNA before a LMHP can complete it?

Service Components 1-8 – the information says “include” but are all required? 

Services can be provided in individual and group settings – what are they envisioning is done in group settings? Counseling, Psych Rehab

Crisis Avoidance/Intervention/Plan Development – will we need to do some additional training with all staff for this?

For services that can be provided by QMHP or CSAC – can a CSAC work with someone with MH diagnoses only or does there need to be co-occuring? Can CQMHP work with those with SUD diagnoses? (Obviously the services require a MH diagnosis.)

Minimum field experience of 2 years for clients with SMI/SED – what position levels is this for?