§ 245g-20

245G.20 LICENSE HOLDERS SERVING PERSONS WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. A license holder specializing in the treatment of a person with co-occurring disorders must: (1) demonstrate that staff levels are appropriate for treating a client with a co-occurring disorder, and that there are adequate staff members with mental health training; (2) have continuing access to a medical provider with appropriate expertise in prescribing psychotropic medication; (3) have a mental health professional available for staff member supervision and consultation; (4) determine group size, structure, and content considering the special needs of a client with a co-occurring disorder; (5) have documentation of active interventions to stabilize mental health symptoms present in the individual treatment plans and treatment plan reviews; (6) have continuing documentation of collaboration with continuing care mental health providers, and involvement of the providers in treatment planning meetings; (7) have available program materials adapted to a client with a mental health problem; (8) have policies that provide flexibility for a client who may lapse in treatment or may have difficulty adhering to established

e program materials adapted to a client with a mental health problem; (8) have policies that provide flexibility for a client 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 a client successfully complete treatment; and (9) have individual psychotherapy and case management available during treatment service. History: 1Sp2017 c 6 art 8 s 33; 2022 c 98 art 12 s 16