Certification of Community Mental Health Agencies
Community mental health agencies require certification by the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) when they provide mental health services that are funded by a community mental health board or when they are subject to Department licensure of a residential facility according to section 5119.22 of the Revised Code. Community mental health agencies may also voluntarily request certification. Agencies are certified every three years.
Accreditation and Deemed Status
Some agencies seeking certification by ODMH are required to attain appropriate behavioral health accreditation prior to submitting an application for certification. More information about accreditation and deemed status...
Certification Applications
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Performance Improvement
Certified community mental health agencies are required to develop and implement performance improvement activities as part of the certification and/or accreditation process, and are required to submit a Performance Improvement survey to ODMH semi-annually. Current Performance Improvement survey forms are available for download as well as a Restraint and Seclusion log. Download the forms and log...
Consumer Outcomes
Rule 5122-28-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code requires each ODMH certified provider to use a system to measure consumer outcomes for children and youth and for adults who receive publicly funded mental health services. The consumer outcomes system agencies must use is described in the “Consumer Outcomes Procedural Manual” (large file). The Office of Research and Evaluation is responsible for developing and maintaining the Ohio Consumer Outcomes system, and can provide technical assistance.
Client Rights and Grievance Procedures
An agency applying for certification as a community mental health agency must develop a written Client Rights Policy and Grievance Procedure in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Sections 5122-26-18 (large file) and 5122:2-1-02. A copy of the policy must be provided in writing and explained orally at intake or the next appointment. The rights must also be posted in locations that are visible to consumers in each building operated by the agency. Complete the following forms when applying for initial certification, or when renewing your policies and procedures.
Letter of Explanation
Client Rights and Grievance Verification Statement and Checklist
Incident Notification Rule, Forms and FAQ
Incident Notification Rule, 5122-26-13 (large file)
Incident Notification Reporting Instructions (large file)
DMH-LIC-015
DMH-LIC-015
Incident Notification FAQ