36.84—Can a program hire or contract or acquire by other means behavioral health professionals to meet staffing requirements?
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.