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55 Pa. Code § 5230.51. Staff qualifications.

STAFFING


§ 5230.51. Staff qualifications.

 (a)  A PRS director shall have one of the following:

   (1)  A bachelor’s degree and CPRP certification.

   (2)  A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years work experience in mental health direct service, 2 years of which must be work experience in PRS. CPRP certification shall be attained within 2 years of hire as a PRS director.

   (3)  An associate of arts degree and CPRP certification if employed as the PRS director of a licensed PRS facility for at least 6 months immediately prior to May 11, 2013.

 (b)  A psychiatric rehabilitation specialist shall have one of the following:

   (1)  A bachelor’s degree and 2 years work experience in mental health direct service, 1 year of which must be work experience in PRS. CPRP certification shall be attained within 2 years from the date of hire as a psychiatric rehabilitation specialist.

   (2)  CPRP certification.

 (c)  A psychiatric rehabilitation worker shall have one of the following:

   (1)  A bachelor’s degree.

   (2)  An associate’s degree and 1 year work experience in mental health direct service.

   (3)  A CPS certificate and 1 additional year paid or volunteer work experience in mental health direct service.

   (4)  A high school diploma or GED and 2 years work experience in human services which must include 1 year of mental health direct service.

 (d)  A psychiatric rehabilitation assistant shall have a high school diploma or GED and 6 months experience in human services.

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  5230.52 (relating to general staffing requirements).



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