N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 830.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 38, September 18, 2024

Section 830.7 - Revocation of Designation

(a) Intent: Developmentally informed treatment is recognized as reducing substance use symptomology and assists in achieving and sustaining person-centered recovery from a substance use disorder. Programs certified pursuant to Part 822 of this Title seeking to implement adolescent initial and ongoing services in accordance with the Clinical Practice Standards for Adolescent Programs for OASAS Designated Providers (hereinafter the Adolescent Endorsement Standards), incorporated by reference in this Title, are eligible to apply for an Adolescent Endorsement.

(b) Application Process.

(1) Requests for designation for the Adolescent Program Endorsement shall be in the form of an application and attestation, found in the Adolescent Endorsement Standards posted on the agency website, incorporated by reference in this Title, and submitted by a certified outpatient program to the Office Bureau of Certification and the Regional Office serving the area in which the applicant site is located. Programs are required to submit Policies and Procedures in accordance with the aforementioned Adolescent Endorsement Standards. Office Adolescent Services and Regional Office staff may make an on-site visit prior to final approval and designation which will be issued by the Bureau of Certification.

(2) Office approval and operating certificate designation will be based on a review of the application, policies and procedures, and attestation addressing the following criteria, including but not limited to:

(i) Policies and procedures specific to the adolescent population addressing at a minimum:

(a) Outreach, engagement, and retention strategies;

(b) HIPAA messaging compliance (if applicable);

(c) Mental health treatment;

(d) Reporting for injuries and emergencies;

(e) Filing of client complaints;

(f) Emotional and physical safety of youth, including bullying;

(g) Availability and use of Medication for Addiction Treatment for youth.

(ii) Staff Qualification and training. Accessible staff includes providers such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or nurse practitioner with knowledge of the adolescent population and at least one Master's level clinician. Staff shall have ongoing training on the principles of emerging best practices relevant to trauma-informed care and other trainings relevant to youth treatment and recovery.

(iii) Treatment services are available to adolescents in a developmentally appropriate manner including using appropriate Evidenced Based Practices, age-appropriate grouping of patients for group services and prosocial activities, and presenting information based on patient maturity level.

(iv) Formal and informal services for the family and/or significant others identified by adolescent patients.

(v) Mental Health services are available on site or by referral.

(vi) Availability of Medication for Addiction Treatment, including appropriate linkage with a certified Opioid Treatment Program.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 830.7

Amended New York State Register February 16, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 07, eff. 2/16/2022

Amended New York State Register September 14, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 37, eff. 10/1/2022