Section 245G.20 - LICENSE HOLDERS SERVING PERSONS WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERSA license holder specializing in the treatment of a person with co-occurring disorders must:
(1) demonstrate that staff levels are appropriate for treating a client with a co-occurring disorder, and that there are adequate staff members with mental health training;(2) have continuing access to a medical provider with appropriate expertise in prescribing psychotropic medication;(3) have a mental health professional available for staff member supervision and consultation;(4) determine group size, structure, and content considering the special needs of a client with a co-occurring disorder;(5) have documentation of active interventions to stabilize mental health symptoms present in the individual treatment plans and treatment plan reviews;(6) have continuing documentation of collaboration with continuing care mental health providers, and involvement of the providers in treatment planning meetings;(7) have available program materials adapted to a client with a mental health problem;(8) have policies that provide flexibility for a client who may lapse in treatment or may have difficulty adhering to established treatment rules as a result of a mental illness, with the goal of helping a client successfully complete treatment; and(9) have individual psychotherapy and case management available during treatment service.Amended by 2022 Minn. Laws, ch. 98,s 12-16, eff. 1/1/2023.Added by 2017 Minn. Laws, ch. 6,s 8-33, eff. 1/1/2018.