What education or credentials will be required for staff to p rovide these services?
Staff qualifications for the screening are based on the mental health Rule 132 credentials for crisis intervention: Staff must be a Mental Health Professional (MHP) which requires a bachelor’s or 5 years of human services, and the MHP must have access to Q(ualified)MHP for immediate consultation. In addition, any community stabilization decision must be reviewed by a QMHP within 24 hours.