D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 22. HEALTH |
SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
Chapter 22-A63. CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROVIDERS |
Section 22-A6345. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICE: RECOVERY SUPPORT EVALUATION
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6345 RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICE: RECOVERY SUPPORT EVALUATION
6345.1 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 ninety (90) days.
6345.2 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.
6345.3 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.
6345.4 Required elements of a Recovery Support Evaluation include the completion of a Department-approved recovery support assessment tool and recovery support plan.
6345.5 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.
6345.6A Recovery Support Evaluation shall take at least forty (40) minutes to complete.
6345.7 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.
6345.8 The clinical care coordinator is responsible for ensuring coordination if an individual is receiving treatment and recovery services from different providers. An individual receiving treatment and recovery services from different providers may receive the CAT and a separate Recovery Support Evaluation.
6345.9 An individual receiving treatment and recovery services from the same provider shall receive only the CAT and not a separate Recovery Support Evaluation or recovery support plan. The treatment plan developed under the CAT shall include specific recovery goals and identify recovery support services.
6345.10 The following staff may perform this service:
(a)A Qualified Practitioner; or
(b)A Recovery Coach; or
(c)An individual 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)An individual 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.