D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3860
Transitional residential beds (SR-Transitional) shall be located in a Supported Residence facility and shall meet all requirements of a SR MHCRF; except that a SR-Transitional may have up to ten (10) beds in a single facility and may maintain a staff to resident ratio of one (1) to ten (10).
A SR-Transitional is a MHCRF designed for individuals who currently require the care and supervision provided in a SR, but who have been assessed by their treatment team and DBH as having the potential to live independently with necessary recovery and transition planning assistance. A primary purpose of the SR-Transitional is to speed the transition from a higher to a lower level of care in the community.
Individuals appropriate for placement in a SR-Transitional facility include adults who may be at risk of becoming homeless, have been recently hospitalized, have been dually diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, or otherwise lack essential skills necessary to move immediately to permanent supported housing or independent living in the community.
The length of stay in a SR-Transitional is intended to range from six (6) months to a maximum of one (1) year, based upon the temporary resident's ability to accept a permanent living arrangement. The one (1) year maximum period can be extended by the Department on a monthly basis for cause, upon request by the MHCRF.
Not more than ten (10) transitional residential beds shall be located in one (1) facility, unless a waiver is specifically authorized by the Director.
A SR-Transitional shall assess the resident's needs upon admission and develop a transition plan for each resident in coordination with the resident and his or her CSA. The transition plan shall include specific goals and objectives and the specific services, and behavioral and psycho-educational supports that will be provided to enable the resident to transition to supported housing or independent living.
A SR-Transitional shall meet all requirements and provide all deliverables required by any contract between the Department and the transitional MHCRF, in addition to meeting all requirements of this chapter. In addition to the staff qualification requirements in Section 3850, each SR-Transitional Residence Director shall have at least one (1) year additional experience in working with homeless persons.
Notwithstanding § 3860.1, the Department may require by contract that a MHCRF with transitional beds maintain a higher staff to resident ratio than a one (1) to ten (10) staff to resident ratio. Failure to comply with the ratio mandated by contract shall be a violation of this section.
Each SR-Transitional shall work with the resident, the resident's treatment team, and the Department to ensure that the individual is appropriately placed in a SR-Transitional and is transferred to more permanent housing as soon as appropriate.
When applying for a MHCRF license pursuant to § 3805, the Operator shall specify that it wishes to receive a license for a SR-Transitional.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3860