On February 20th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) re-released a proposed rule establishing standards for providers seeking to offer the new single set of Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS). Such providers will require OMH licensure under a new category, that of Children’s Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (CMHRS) program.
This proposed regulation outlines the requirements for existing children’s mental health providers or other interested service providers to become a licensed CMHRS program and establishes standard expectations and oversight parameters for all CMHRS program providers. The additional certification standards outlined in the proposed rule are applicable to all OMH service providers who wish to be designated, or who have been designated, to offer Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) behavioral health services.
The proposed rule is available here. A brief summary of the regulation and the CMHRS program is attached. Public comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to kelly.grace@omh.ny.gov until April 21st