The MHRT/Community certificate (formerly MHRT II/III) applies to MaineCare (Medicaid) “other qualified mental health professionals” providing services to adults excluding residential services. 

This includes:

Other adult mental health services include emergency services, outpatient services, crisis intervention and crisis support services as outlined in the MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 65. 

Crisis workers serving adults must meet MHRT/Community certification requirements and have one year of closely related experience.

Application for MHRT/C FULL certification at UMF requires:

• completion of the B.S. Degree in Rehab. Services AND

• REH 320 Addiction Rehabilitation

• REH 330 Psychosocial Rehabilitation

• REH 270 Vocational Counseling and Placement

Application for MHRT/C PROVISIONAL certification at UMF requires

• completion of all coursework for the B.S. Degree in Rehab. Services
  from, with exception of REH 495 Internship in Rehabilitation and Human Services AND

• REH 320 Addiction Rehabilitation

• REH 330 Psychosocial Rehabilitation
   

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Karen E. Barrett, Rh.D., MHRT/C Official Approver
Thomas House
232 Main Street,
Farmington, Maine, 04938
Phone (207)-778-7111
 
Or

Visit The Center for Learning at the Muskie School of Public Service at http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/cfl/MHRT/community_guidelines.htm