# COMAR 10.09.54.06: COMAR 10.09.54.06. Specific Conditions for Provider Participation — Behavior Consultation

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_54_06

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.54.06
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.54.06. Specific Conditions for Provider Participation — Behavior Consultation
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS / Chapter 54 Home and Community-Based Options Waiver / COMAR 10.09.54.06

## Text

To participate in the program as a provider of behavior consultation services under this chapter a provider shall:
A. Be:
(1) A health services agency that:
(a) Employs a qualified individual or individuals to render behavior consultation services; and
(b) Assures supervision of the individual rendering behavior consultation services by a licensed mental health professional or by a bachelor's level nurse with 4 years of experience or with an appropriate graduate degree; or
(2) An individual who is:
(a) Qualified to render behavior consultation services; and
(b) Licensed to practice independently;
B. Assure that the individual who renders behavior consultation services:
(1) Is a licensed:
(a) Registered nurse;
(b) Psychologist; or
(c) Clinical social worker; and
(2) Has:
(a) Direct experience working with adults with behavioral problems; and
(b) Demonstrated ability to perform assessments; and
C. Assure response within 24 hours to a referral from a participant's case manager for behavior consultation services.

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