37.106.1472    ASAM 3.3 CLINICALLY MANAGED POPULATION-SPECIFIC HIGH INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL (ADULT ONLY) SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FACILITY

(1)  To be licensed to provide ASAM 3.3 services as outlined in the ASAM Criteria, a SUDF must provide on-site 24-hour awake staffing and meet the following staffing requirements:

(a)  a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse acting within the scope of the license issued by the Department of Labor and Industry available for consultation within 24 hours in person or by telephone;

(b) clinical director;

(c) licensed addiction counselors or mental health professionals in sufficient numbers to provide counseling and therapy services to clients with substance use and mental disorders as described by this chapter and in accordance with the clients' individualized treatment plans;

(d) a licensed addiction counselor or mental health professional must be on-site or on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week;

(e) care managers in sufficient numbers to provide services to clients required by this chapter and in accordance with the clients' individualized treatment plans; and

(f) rehabilitation aides in sufficient number to provide direct care support services as outlined in the clients' individualized treatment plans.

(2) Daily clinical skilled treatment services in addition to other scheduled psychosocial rehabilitation services must be provided on-site. Services must be adapted to the client's developmental stage and level of comprehension in accordance with the client's individualized treatment plan.

(3) Individuals with significant cognitive deficits require specialized services to be offered at a slower, repetitive pace.

(4) The SUDF must provide recreational activities daily.

(5) Coordination of necessary services (medical, laboratory, toxicology, psychiatric, psychological, emergency) or other levels of care must be available through direct affiliation or referral processes.

History: 50-5-103, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, MCA; NEW, 2022 MAR p. 1889, Eff. 9/24/22.