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COMBINED MANUAL
ISSUE DATE 08/2020
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS
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● For mental health: A licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or qualified mental health professional.
● For substance use disorder: A licensed physician, a qualified mental health professional, a substance abuse treatment director, an alcohol and drug counselor supervisor, or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC).
GRH: For clients who are aged, blind, or disabled, their condition may be confirmed by professionals under criteria used by the title II of the Social Security Act, as well as Minnesota’s State Medical Review Team (SMRT).
For all other adults, the following qualified professionals may diagnose/determine whether clients meet the eligibility criteria:
● For illness, injury, or incapacity: A licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or licensed chiropractor. This category is not limited to physical illness, injury or incapacity, but can include any condition within the scope of practice among these qualified professionals.
● For developmental disability, learning disability, and intelligence testing: A licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed independent clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, or certified psychometrist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
● For mental health: A licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or qualified mental health professional.
● For substance use disorder: A licensed physician, a qualified mental health professional, a substance abuse treatment director, an alcohol and drug counselor supervisor, or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC).