New Provider Certification

New Provider Certification Application

Per Wyoming Statute and Wyoming Rules and Regulations, state certification is required of programs, providers, and facilities in Wyoming who wish to:

• Provide substance use disorder assessments for court-ordered or referred clients.
• Receive State of Wyoming funds for providing substance use disorder services.
• Provide Community Mental Health Center services.

New Application Guidance

In order to be certified by the Department, a provider shall submit a completed application, along with supporting documentation, to the online Behavioral Health Management System (BHMS). You have ninety (90) calendar days to submit a completed application, with supporting documentation, for certification.

If a provider is nationally accredited for the level of care services they are requesting certification for in a new application, they must adhere to the national accreditation standards throughout the term of certification.

Before starting your application:

• Review the Wyoming Rules and Regulations for Substance Abuse Standards found here.
• Review the guidance documentation below for requirements to submit a new application for certification.

Things to keep in mind

• Providers will have the opportunity to exit and re-enter the renewal application. The application will not need to be completed in one sitting.
• If a new application is incomplete or not submitted and remains inactive over ninety (90) calendar days from opening, it will be rejected.
• Upon receipt of a complete certification application, the Department has thirty (30) calendar days to approve or deny.
• The certification period begins upon receipt of certification application approval notification from the Department.
• If your application is approved, new providers shall be certified for a provisional six (6) month period. Thereafter, provider programs are reviewed. A successful and approved renewal application can be approved for no less than six (6) months and up to a three (3) year period. The provider will be notified at time of approval with a certificate and award letter, via email, which indicates the date of renewal.

New applications for State certification can be completed online at:
https://bhms.health.wyo.gov/

Questions, concerns, or need assistance?

Behavioral Health Division
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Section
Certification Program Manager
Phone: (307) 777-5253
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 535-4006
Email: wdh-certifiation@wyo.gov