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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

R03-806 Certification

 
A. An agency may request certification status when the agency demonstrates that it is in good standing with a national behavioral health accreditation body such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or is licensed as a mental health center by Social and Rehabilitation Services or any other licensing or accrediting bodies recognized by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.  

B. A licensee shall provide the following documents to the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in addition to their application:

1. A copy of the current accrediting bodies certificate or mental health license,

2. A copy of survey findings, corrective action plans, and follow up responses from the last on-site survey, and

3. A list of all current staff and copies of their Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Credentialed Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor certificate.

 
C. If approved, a licensee shall notify the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services of all future scheduled on site surveys and within 90 days of the survey findings send a copy of the corrective action plans, and follow up responses to the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.  

D. A treatment provider seeking certifications shall complete an application or renewal application for license at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of their current license and provide evidence of on-going accreditation status.

 

E. If certification is granted, the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services shall continue to conduct on-site licensure visits to examine client records and to ensure staff

 

 
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