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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 450. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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Chapter 53. Standards and Criteria for Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists |
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Subchapter 1. General Provisions |
SECTION 450:53-1-2. Definitions
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- The following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise."Board" means the State Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services."Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists or C-PRSS" means any person who is certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to offer behavioral health services as provided in this Chapter."Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services."Employed" means, for purposes of this chapter only, employed by or volunteer with the State, a behavioral health service provider or an advocacy agency contracting with the State to provide behavioral health services, or a behavioral health services provider certified by ODMHSAS, employed by a tribe or tribal facility that provides behavioral health services, or employed by an Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs or a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility."Exam" as prescribed by the Department, is an exam individuals must pass to become certified."Consumer" means an individual, adult or child, who has applied for, is receiving or has received mental health or substance abuse evaluation or treatment services from a facility operated or certified by ODMHSAS or with which ODMHSAS contracts."Department" or "ODMHSAS" means the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services."Dual relationship" means a familial, financial, business, professional, close personal, sexual or other non-therapeutic relationship with a consumer, or engaging in any activity with another person that interferes or conflicts with the Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists' professional obligation to a consumer."Peer Support" means using lived experience to navigate treatment, foster relationships with community resources and supports, and develop a plan for overall well-being. These services and supports are valued as a component of treatment and integrated into the continuum of care to promote individual growth and enhance social connection."Recovery" for purposes of this chapter only refers to a journey of healing and transformation enabling people with mental health and/or substance use challenges to live a meaningful life in the community of their choice while striving to achieve their full potential. The process of recovery leads individuals toward the highest level of autonomy of which they are capable. Key characteristics of recovery include:(A) Recovery is self-directed, personal and individualized (not defined by treatment providers or agencies);(B) Recovery is holistic. Recovery is a process through which one gradually achieves greater balance of mind, body and spirit in relation to other aspects of one's life that can include family, work and community;(C) Recovery moves beyond symptom reduction and relief (i.e. meaningful connections in the community, developing specific skill sets, establishing a sense of quality and well-being);(D) Recovery is both a process of healing (regaining) and a process of discovery (moving beyond);(E) Recovery encompasses the possibility for individuals to explore, make mistakes and try again; and(F) Recovery can occur within or outside the context of professionally directed treatment."Wellness" means an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.