Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 254.16 - Drug and Alcohol Specialist: powers and dutiesThe Drug and Alcohol Specialist shall have the power and his duties shall be:
(1) To serve on the staff of the MH/MR Administrator and to administer the annual Comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Plan.(2) To insure that drug and alcohol services required by Act 63 are available.(3) To attend Planning Council meetings and to provide staff services to its members.(4) To make such reports to the Planning Council, the MH/MR Administrator, and the Council in such form, and containing such information as may be required.(5) To assist the Planning Council and the MH/MR Administrator in the development and implementation of the annual Comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Plan for the county.(6) To submit the annual Comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Plan to the county commissioners for submission to the Council.(7) To review and evaluate facilities and to cooperate with the Planning Council and the MH/MR Administrator in the maintenance of established standards.(8) To maintain liaison with governmental and private community services, agencies, and organizations and State-operated facilities.(9) To prepare and submit an annual report to the local authorities, the MH/MR Administrator, the Planning Council, and the Council, including all activities of the Program, and his administration thereof.(10) To recommend such improvements as may be necessary to the MH/MR Administrator in cooperation with the Planning Council.