Section 22-A6302. SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL ILLNESSES

 

6302.1  All providers shall provide SUD services to eligible individuals with a co-occurring mental illness.  A provider shall not decline to provide SUD services because of the person’s co-occurring mental illness.  

 

6302.2  All providers shall, at a minimum, screen individuals during the Intake or Comprehensive Assessment to determine if the person may suffer from a mental illness in addition to an SUD.  

 

6302.3  If a person screens positive for a co-occurring mental illness, the provider shall do the following in addition to providing SUD services:

 

(a)Offer the opportunity for the person to receive mental illness treatment in addition to SUD treatment.   If the person declines, the provider shall make the appropriate referrals for the person to receive mental health treatment at another qualified provider;

 

(b)If the provider does not offer treatment for mental illness ensure the person is referred to an appropriate mental health provider; or

 

(c)If an individual that screens positive for a co-occurring mental illness receives mental health treatment at another provider, the Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the treatment plan and subsequent care and treatment of the person is coordinated with the mental health provider.

 

 

authority

Sections 5113, 5115, 5117 and 5118 of the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-61; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1141.02, 7-1141-04, 7-1141.06 and 7-1141.07 (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12056 (September 4, 2015).