Provider Type | Professional Certification Requirements | MHCP Enrollment |
Tribal Certified professionals | · Tribal entity may credential an individual according to Minnesota Statutes 256B.02, subdivision 7 (b)(c) | Enrollment with Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) |
Licensed Psychologist (LP) | · Licensed under Minnesota Statutes 148.88-148.98· Follow Minnesota Board of Psychology requirements | Licensed Psychologist Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Neuropsychology
(LP Sub-specialty) | · Review Minnesota Statutes 256B.0671, subdivision 8 (d) for all requirements· Licensed Psychologist according to Minnesota Statutes 148.88 - 148.98; and has diplomat status from either the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology, the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology, or American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology. | Licensed Psychologist Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) | · Licensed by examination; refer to Minnesota Statutes 148E.055, Minnesota Statutes 148E.010, Minnesota Statutes 148E.100 and Minnesota Statutes 148E.125 | Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) | · Licensed under Minnesota Statutes 148B.5301· 4,000 hours post-master’s supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental disorders or emotional disturbance | Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Psychiatrist or Otheopathic physician | · Licensed physician under Minnesota Statutes 147 · Certified by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, or · A Dr. of Osteopathy licensed under the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry or eligible for certification by psychiatric board Physicians completing an internship or residency in psychiatry must be a board-certified physician in psychiatry or eligible for certification. | Physician and Physician Clinic Enrollment Criteria and Forms |
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | · Licensed under Minnesota Statutes 148B.29-148B.39 | Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) | · Advanced practice registered nurse licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing under Minnesota Statutes 148.171-148.285· Certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric or mental health from an organization acceptable to the board | Nurse Practitioner Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | · Advanced practice registered nurse licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing under Minnesota Statutes 148.171-148.285· Certified clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric or mental health from a certification organization acceptable to the board | Clinical Nurse Specialist Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Certified Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist Notes:
May provide mental health services only within ARMHS, IRTS, ACT agencies May provide treatment supervision only to mental health practitioner, certified peer specialist, rehabilitation worker | · Current valid national certification as a certified rehabilitation counselor or certified psychosocial rehabilitation practitioner· Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in behavior science or related field· At least 4,000 hours post-master’s supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness | Certified Mental Health Rehabilitation Professional Enrollment Criteria & Forms |
Out-of-state provider requirements:
Out-of-state providers may be required to submit a current license from the state board of their current state of practice and meet the Minnesota Board’s enrollment criteria. |
| | |