440 Ind. Admin. Code 4.4-2-3.5

Current through October 23, 2024

Section 440 IAC 4.4-2-3.5 - Temporary certification

Authority: IC 12-23-1-6

Affected: IC 12-23-1-6

Sec. 3.5.

(a) If the entity that has applied for regular certification is not yet accredited as an addiction treatment services provider, the entity must meet the requirement that at least one (1) of the direct service providers must be specifically credentialed in addictions counseling by a credentialing body approved by the division.

(b) Temporary certification may be issued for twelve (12) months. Prior to the expiration of the temporary certification, the entity must provide proof of application to an accrediting body approved by the division.

(c) If the applicant fails to provide proof of application to an accrediting body, or fails to maintain at least one (1) direct service provider credentialed in addictions counseling, the applicant may not reapply for regular certification until twelve (12) months after the temporary certification ends.

(d) Upon the verification of the application for accreditation, and continuing to meet the requirements set forth in this section, the temporary certification may be extended for no more than twelve (12) additional months.

(e) Before the extended temporary certification expires, the applicant must forward to the division the following:

(1) Proof of accreditation.

(2) Site survey recommendations from the accrediting agency.

(3) The applicant's responses to the site survey recommendations.

(4) Any other materials requested by the division as a part of the application process.

(f) If the applicant fails to achieve accreditation within twenty-four (24) months:

(1) the applicant may not reapply for regular certification until twelve (12) months after the extended temporary certification ends; and

(2) the applicant may choose to apply for outpatient certification, if the applicant meets the criteria for outpatient certification.

440 IAC 4.4-2-3.5

Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 4.4-2-3.5; filed Feb 11, 2002, 4:30 p.m.: 25 IR 2222; readopted filed Apr 7, 2008, 3:40 p.m.: 20080507-IR-440070745RFA; Readopted filed 8/11/2014, 11:21 a.m.: 20140910-IR-440140240RFA

Readopted filed 11/9/2020, 3:09 p.m.: 20201209-IR-440200502RFA