Department of Mental Health Providers

The Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR)

Missouri’s Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) was created to ensure the safety of families and communities across the state. By providing easy access to background information, it aims to protect children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Families and employers can contact the registry’s toll-free line to request background checks on registered child care, elder care, and personal care workers. They can also request licensing information for care providers. This service plays a crucial role in helping families and employers make informed decisions when hiring caregivers and service providers.

Clarification on Background Screening for Parent Organizations

This memorandum clarifies the background screening requirements for licensed agencies under parent organizations, as outlined in 9 CSR 10-5.190. If a parent organization oversees multiple licensed agencies, it has the option to conduct a single background screening for employees who work at multiple agencies within its network.

In such cases, each individual agency where the employee works does not need to request a separate screening. However, every licensed agency must maintain a copy of the background screening results initiated by the parent organization in its employee files. Furthermore, if a parent organization’s screening is used, the corporate owner information for the parent organization must be included in the licensure application.

Required Components of Background Screenings

All background screenings in Missouri should include the following checks:

A Missouri State Highway Patrol criminal background check.
An inquiry with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) to verify the employee’s status on the disqualification registry.
An inquiry with the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to ensure the individual is not on the employee disqualification list

These screening components are handled by the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR), which is administered by the DHSS.

Fingerprinting Services in St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, STL Fingerprinting Services offers a wide range of fingerprinting and background check services to meet the needs of various organizations and individuals. Their services include electronic fingerprinting, FD-258 ink fingerprint cards, and background checks for employment, licensure, and volunteer positions. STL Fingerprinting is an authorized fingerprinting provider and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, including the requirements for Missouri’s Department of Mental Health.

Whether you’re an employer conducting background checks for your staff, a health care provider needing screenings for caregivers, or an individual seeking to fulfill licensing requirements, STL Fingerprinting provides fast, reliable, and accurate services to help you meet all necessary regulations.

Missouri ORI Number

When conducting background checks for the Department of Mental Health providers, it’s important to use the correct ORI number.

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