Oklahoma law directs board to set behavioral health certifications

The state mental health board must set certification and renewal rules for behavioral health case managers. This applies to case managers employed by state or local government, specified behavioral health providers or organizations, tribes or tribal facilities, and state or federal veterans’ facilities. The rules must cover education, exams, supervision, continuing education, and professional conduct. Applicants apply to the state department. The board, or its delegate, may certify them for two years and set application and renewal fees up to $100. Certified case managers may use the title only while employed in a listed setting. Certification does not authorize separately licensed professions. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

The state mental health board must set certification and renewal rules for peer recovery support specialists. This applies to specialists employed by state or local government, specified state-contracted or state-certified behavioral health providers, tribes or tribal facilities, and state or federal veterans’ facilities. The rules must cover education, exams, supervision, continuing education, and professional conduct. Applicants apply to the state department. The board, or its delegate, may certify them for two years and set application and renewal fees up to $100. Specialists employed by a provider certified by the state may serve only within that provider’s certified service area. Certified specialists may use the title only while employed in a listed setting. Certification does not authorize separately licensed professions. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.