For questions concerning this notice please contact Robert Smith, Certification and Program Monitoring Coordinator, at (573) 526-1572.
The Department of Mental Health is mandated to develop certification standards and to certify an organization’s level of service, treatment or rehabilitation as necessary for the organization to operate, receive funds from the department, or participate in a service network authorized by the department and be eligible for reimbursement for the following Medicaid programs: Comprehensive Substance Treatment and Rehabilitation (CSTAR); or Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR).
The primary function of the certification process is to assess an organization's compliance with standards of care. The review process ensures that providers maintain compliance with applicable state standards and provide quality services that remain consistent with the Department's Mission, Vision and Values. Surveyors are charged with the task of reviewing multiple sources of information to arrive at a global view of the agency, while making recommendations for change as agencies strive for quality services. A key goal of certification is to enhance the quality of care and services with a focus on the needs and outcomes of persons served.
Current standards may be downloaded directly from the Secretary of State’s office website here:
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This is a list of all Division of Behavioral Health Certified providers. This alphabetical listing includes contracted and non-contracted alcohol and drug treatment providers and psychiatric services providers. Click here for Alphabetical Listing of Division of Behavioral Health Certified Programs. For DBH service area maps and service area contact click here.
An organization may request certification by completing an application form. The Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, grants a certificate upon receipt of a completed application to an organization which has attained full accreditation from CARF international, The Joint Commission, or Council on Accreditation under standards for behavioral healthcare that are equivalent to DBH program standards. If your agency is accredited by one of these national accrediting bodies please complete and submit the ‘application for accredited agencies’ along with your agency’s full accreditation report. If you do not have accreditation from one of these national accrediting bodies please complete and submit the ‘application for non-accredited agencies’ along with additional required information and documentation as outlined in the application. You may access the applications by clicking the links below. If you have questions contact Robert Smith, Certification and Program Monitoring Coordinator, at Robert.Smith@dmh.mo.gov or (573) 526-1572.
Application Submission Instructions: Please submit your application and required attachments using one of the following two methods:
Note: Agencies with SATOP renewal fees may email their application but must mail their fee to the address above.
Certification Application Resources