Minnesota Administrative Rules

9530.6495 LICENSE HOLDERS SERVING PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.

In addition to meeting the requirements of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6490, license holders specializing in the treatment of persons with substance use disorder and mental health problems must:

A.

demonstrate that staffing levels are appropriate for treating clients with substance use disorder and mental health problems, and that there is adequate staff with mental health training;

B.

have continuing access to a medical provider with appropriate expertise in prescribing psychotropic medications;

C.

have a mental health professional available for staff supervision and consultation;

D.

determine group size, structure, and content with consideration for the special needs of those with substance use disorder and mental health disorders;

E.

have documentation of active interventions to stabilize mental health symptoms present in treatment plans and progress notes;

F.

have continuing documentation of collaboration with continuing care mental health providers, and involvement of those providers in treatment planning meetings;

G.

have available program materials adapted to individuals with mental health problems;

H.

have policies that provide flexibility for clients who may lapse in treatment or may have difficulty adhering to established treatment rules as a result of a mental illness, with the goal of helping clients successfully complete treatment; and

I.

have individual psychotherapy and case management available during the treatment process.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 241.021; 245A.03; 245A.09; 254A.03; 254B.03; 254B.04

History:

29 SR 129; 32 SR 2268

Published Electronically:

October 15, 2013