1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 1100-4.0 - Qualifications of the Associate Sex Offense Service Providers (ASOSP)

4.1 The following sections outline qualifications for Associate Sex Offense Service Providers.

4.2 An ASOSP may treat sex offenders while under the supervision of a Credentialed Sex Offense Service Provider (CSOSP). The ASOSP shall not provide services independent of a CSOSP.

4.2.1 An ASOSP must submit the Initial Supervision form with the ASOSP application.

4.3 The ASOSP must provide a written plan for acquiring the CSOSP requirements in conformity with Section 3.0 of this regulation. The plan maximum is two (2) years and must be signed by the applicant's proposed supervisor. The CSOSP must be approved by SOMB.

4.3.1 An ASOSP must notify the SOMB in writing within thirty (30) days if there is a change in supervision. All changes are subject to SOMB approval.

4.4 To qualify as an ASOSP with SOMB, an individual must meet all the following criteria:

4.4.1 The individual shall have a minimum of a master's degree in a behavioral science related field;

4.4.2 The individual shall be registered in the State of Delaware in a behavioral science related field;

4.4.3 The individual should have completed within the past five (5) years a minimum of twenty (20) hours of clinical experience specifically in the areas of either evaluation or treatment, or both, of sex offenders, at least ten (10) hours shall be participatory observation, face-to-face clinical experience, or both, with sex offenders (see definition of participatory observation and clinical experience);

4.4.4 The individual shall have at least twenty-five (25 hours) of documented training specifically related to either evaluation or treatment methods, or both within the last five (5) years. Training shall be specific to the population served.

4.4.4.1 For acceptable trainings, refer to subsections 3.2.4.1 Sex offense specific training and 3.2.4.2 General topic training areas. General topic training hours for the ASOSP shall include at least a total of 15 hours required from these areas, to include 7 hours of victimology.

4.4.5 To receive credit for training not identified on this list, it is incumbent on the individual to write a justification demonstrating relevance to sex offender assessment, treatment, and management as described in subsections 3.2.4.1 and 3.2.4.2 of this regulation;

4.4.6 In concert with the generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession, the individual shall adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics published by the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). It is the responsibility of each ASOSP to comply with this Professional Code of Ethics. The ASOSP shall demonstrate competency according to the individual's respective professional standards and conduct all treatment in a manner that is consistent with the reasonably accepted standard of practice in the sex offense specific treatment community;

4.4.7 Provide satisfactory references as requested by the SOMB. The SOMB may also solicit such additional references as necessary to determine compliance with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession;

4.4.8 The individual shall never have been convicted of, or plead no contest to, or received a deferred judgment for any offense involving criminal sexual or violent behavior, or a felony that would bring into question the competence or integrity of the individual to provide sex offense specific treatment or evaluations;

4.4.9 At their own expense, the individual will complete an entire criminal history check including Federal information pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title 11 of Public Law 92-544(28 U.S.C. 534). The individual will submit to fingerprinting as part of this process;

4.4.10 The individual must provide a copy of Professional Liability Insurance (Certificate of Insurance);

4.4.11 The individual must provide a copy of National Practitioner Databank Report completed within the past 90 days; and

4.4.12 Report any practice that is in significant conflict with generally accepted standards of practice of the individual's mental health profession.

4.4.12.1 Supervision issues with the CSOSP should be reported directly to the SOMB.

4.5 Expiration of ASOSP

4.5.1 The ASOSP is valid for two (2) years. Upon expiration of the two (2) year period, the ASOSP must apply to become a CSOSP to maintain affiliation with SOMB.

4.5.2 If the individual has not met requisite experience and training requirements upon expiration of two (2) years, the individual may request an extension in writing to SOMB. Extensions may be granted in six-month increments. In the absence of a compelling justification, the SOMB reserves the right to deny a request for extension.

4.6 Reciprocity

4.6.1 The Credentialing Subcommittee of the SOMB may waive any initial requirements of the applicant after reviewing the application and determining that hours of supervision obtained out-of-state under the supervision of a qualified sex-offense service provider may be transferred to Delaware.

4.6.2 Hours of supervision must be within the past five (5) years and supervision must be equivalent to those set forth by the Delaware SOMB.

4.6.3 The applicant must meet the minimum standards as set forth by the SOMB in Delaware.

4.6.4 An ASOSP approved by the Delaware SOMB through reciprocity is valid for two (2) years. Upon expiration of the two (2) year period, the ASOSP must apply to become a CSOSP to maintain affiliation with SOMB.

4.6.5 If the individual has not met requisite experience and training requirements upon expiration of two (2) years, the individual may request an extension in writing to SOMB. Extensions may be granted in six-month increments. In the absence of a compelling justification, the SOMB reserves the right to deny a request for extension.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 1100-4.0

25 DE Reg. 301 (9/1/2021) (final)