D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
Chapter 29-23. [RESERVED] |
Section 29-2359. SPECIALITY SERVICES -- STANDARDS FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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2359.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall provide structured therapeutic recreational activities:
(a) Designed to assist the individual to learn ways to use leisure time constructively, develop new personal interests and skills, and increase social adjustment; and
(b) Not including time allocated for unstructured leisure or chores.
2359.2 A recreation therapist shall annually review and approve the written plan and shall consult with staff. A recreation therapist shall have a bachelor’s degree with specialization in recreation therapy and one (1) year of supervised experience in recreation therapy or shall be certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreational Certification.