OAR FOR JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STATE OF
OREGON MHACBO INFORMATION |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
UPDATE
"Authority" means - Answer-the Oregon Health Authority.
"Behavioral Health Treatment" means - Answer-treatment for mental
health, substance use disorders, and problem gambling.
"Case Management" means - Answer-the services provided to assist
individuals who reside in a community setting, or are transitioning to a
community setting in gaining access to needed medical, social,
educational, entitlement, and other applicable services.
"Certificate" means - Answer-the document or documents issued by the
Division, which identifies and declares certification of a provider
pursuant to OAR 309-008-0100 to 309-008-1600. A letter
accompanying issuance of the certificate shall detail the scope and
approved service delivery locations of the certificate.
"Child" means - Answer-an individual under the age of 18. An
individual with Medicaid eligibility, who is in need of services specific
,to children, adolescents, or young adults in transition, shall be
considered a child until age 21 for purposes of these rules.
"Chief Officer" means - Answer-the Chief Health Systems Officer of
the Health Systems Division or designee.
"Clinical Supervision" means - Answer-oversight by a qualified clinical
supervisor of substance use, problem gambling, or mental health
services and supports provided according to this rule, including ongoing
evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of those services and
supports.
"Clinical Supervisor" means - Answer-a person qualified to oversee and
evaluate substance use, problem gambling, or mental health services and
supports.
"Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders (COD)"
means - Answer-the existence of a diagnosis of both a substance use
disorder and a mental health disorder.
"Crisis" means - Answer-either an actual or perceived urgent or
emergent situation that occurs when an individual's stability or
functioning is disrupted and there is an immediate need to resolve the
situation to prevent a serious deterioration in the individual's mental or
physical health or to prevent referral to a significantly higher level of
care.
, "Cultural Competence" means - Answer-the process by which people
and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all
cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities,
religions, genders, sexual orientations, and other diversity factors in a
manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals,
families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of
each.
"Culturally Specific Program" means - Answer-a program that is
designed to meet the unique service needs of a specific culture and that
provides services to a majority of individuals representing that culture.
"Diagnosis" means - Answer-the principal mental health, substance use
or problem gambling diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The diagnosis is determined
through the assessment and any examinations, tests, or consultations
suggested by the assessment and are the medically appropriate reason
for services.
"DSM" means - Answer-the most recent version of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American
Psychiatric Association.
"Emergent" means - Answer-the onset of symptoms requiring attention
within 24 hours to prevent serious deterioration in mental or physical
health or threat to safety.
OREGON MHACBO INFORMATION |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026
UPDATE
"Authority" means - Answer-the Oregon Health Authority.
"Behavioral Health Treatment" means - Answer-treatment for mental
health, substance use disorders, and problem gambling.
"Case Management" means - Answer-the services provided to assist
individuals who reside in a community setting, or are transitioning to a
community setting in gaining access to needed medical, social,
educational, entitlement, and other applicable services.
"Certificate" means - Answer-the document or documents issued by the
Division, which identifies and declares certification of a provider
pursuant to OAR 309-008-0100 to 309-008-1600. A letter
accompanying issuance of the certificate shall detail the scope and
approved service delivery locations of the certificate.
"Child" means - Answer-an individual under the age of 18. An
individual with Medicaid eligibility, who is in need of services specific
,to children, adolescents, or young adults in transition, shall be
considered a child until age 21 for purposes of these rules.
"Chief Officer" means - Answer-the Chief Health Systems Officer of
the Health Systems Division or designee.
"Clinical Supervision" means - Answer-oversight by a qualified clinical
supervisor of substance use, problem gambling, or mental health
services and supports provided according to this rule, including ongoing
evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of those services and
supports.
"Clinical Supervisor" means - Answer-a person qualified to oversee and
evaluate substance use, problem gambling, or mental health services and
supports.
"Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders (COD)"
means - Answer-the existence of a diagnosis of both a substance use
disorder and a mental health disorder.
"Crisis" means - Answer-either an actual or perceived urgent or
emergent situation that occurs when an individual's stability or
functioning is disrupted and there is an immediate need to resolve the
situation to prevent a serious deterioration in the individual's mental or
physical health or to prevent referral to a significantly higher level of
care.
, "Cultural Competence" means - Answer-the process by which people
and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all
cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, disabilities,
religions, genders, sexual orientations, and other diversity factors in a
manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals,
families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of
each.
"Culturally Specific Program" means - Answer-a program that is
designed to meet the unique service needs of a specific culture and that
provides services to a majority of individuals representing that culture.
"Diagnosis" means - Answer-the principal mental health, substance use
or problem gambling diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The diagnosis is determined
through the assessment and any examinations, tests, or consultations
suggested by the assessment and are the medically appropriate reason
for services.
"DSM" means - Answer-the most recent version of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American
Psychiatric Association.
"Emergent" means - Answer-the onset of symptoms requiring attention
within 24 hours to prevent serious deterioration in mental or physical
health or threat to safety.
