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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A63. CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROVIDERS |
Section 22-A6347. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICE: RECOVERY COACHING
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6347 RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICE: RECOVERY COACHING
6347.1 Recovery Coaching is provided by a person in recovery from an SUD or another staff member who is familiar with the community’s support for persons seeking to live an alcohol- and drug-free life.
6347.2 Recovery Coaching assists clients in reviewing the recovery support plan and reviewing strategies to achieve the identified goals and support abstinence, and assists the client to overcome barriers that may inhibit their recovery process and develop a network of supportive relationships.
6347.3 Recovery Coaching provides ongoing support to a client in accordance with the recovery support plan.
6347.4 Recovery Coaching requires an in-person or electronic encounter with a client in accordance with all documentation requirements as required in § 6322 of this chapter.
6347.5 Staff eligible to perform this service may be:
(a)A Recovery Coach;
(b)An individual with at least a GED or high school diploma, four (4) years of relevant, qualifying full-time-equivalent experience in human service delivery who demonstrates skills in developing positive and productive community relationship and the ability to negotiate complex service systems to obtain needed services and resources for individuals; or
(c)A Qualified Practitioner.