Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional

A Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, often referred to as a QIDP for short is a professional staff working with people in community homes who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and was previously known as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional or QMRP. The change in terminology was implemented after the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) modified the "State Operations Manual Appendix J - Guidance to Surveyors: Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities" The changes were implemented after President Obama signed Rosa's Law.
The National Association of QIDPs updated its name to meet the new change in terminology The organization provides training and meeting opportunities for those working in the QIDP capacity. Some U.S. states such as Illinois have specific and required training for QIDPs to remain certified. Other states have licensure and outline specific requirements for the QIDP such as California.
Most QIDP works for specific organizations providing care and oversight in ICF or Intermediate Care Facilities. QIDP salary ranges can vary when working for angicies with $72,000 being the high range and $38,000 being the average salary range. There are several consulting agencies providing services in states such as Texas 