D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A6349

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Rule 22-A6349 - RECOVERY SUPPORT - EVALUATION, ALCOHOL OR DRUG ASSESSMENT

6349.1

A Recovery Support Evaluation is a process used to evaluate and document a client's individual recovery support service needs, develop a comprehensive individual Recovery Support Plan, and monitor client progress on achievement of goals and objectives every one hundred and eighty (180) days.

6349.2

The purpose of the Recovery Support Evaluation is to identify domains that require support, using a Department-approved recovery support assessment tool, and to develop a Recovery Support Plan.

6349.3

Recovery Support Evaluation requires an in-person encounter with the client and must be performed by staff trained to use the recovery support assessment tool.

6349.4

Required elements of a Recovery Support Evaluation include the completion of a Department-approved recovery support assessment tool and Recovery Support Plan.

6349.5

Providers must document completion and client signatures for: consents, completion of the recovery support assessment tool and Recovery Support Plan, client bill of rights, and release of information.

6349.6

A Recovery Support Evaluation shall take at least forty (40) minutes to complete.

6349.7

A maximum of two (2) occurrences of Recovery Support Evaluation are allowed every six (6) months. Additional Recovery Support Evaluations require approval from the Department.

6349.8

The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring coordination if a client is receiving treatment and recovery services from different providers. A client receiving treatment and recovery services from different providers may receive Initial, Comprehensive, or Ongoing Assessment and a separate Recovery Support Evaluation as clinically indicated.

6349.9

A client receiving treatment and recovery services from the same provider shall not require a separate Recovery Support Evaluation or Recovery Support Plan.

6349.10

A Recovery Support Evaluation shall be provided in certified SUD treatment programs or community settings.

6349.11

Qualified Practitioners of Recovery Support Evaluation are:

(a) Physicians;

(b) Psychologists;

(c) LICSWs;

(d) LGSWs;

(e) APRNs;

(f) LMFTs;

(g) LISWs;

(h) LPCs;

(i) LGPCs;

(j) Psychology Associates; and

(k) CACs I and II.

6349.12

The following Credentialed Staff shall be permitted to provide Recovery Support Evaluation:

(a) Recovery Coaches;

(b) Certified Peer Specialists;

(c) Individuals with at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, or closely related field and training or relevant experience in substance use; or

(d) Individuals with at least four (4) years of relevant, qualifying full-time-equivalent experience in human service delivery who demonstrates skills in developing positive and productive community relationships and the ability to negotiate complex service systems to obtain needed services and resources for individuals.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A6349

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12056 (9/4/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11585 ( 10/9/2020); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 012400 (11/26/2021)