R03-712 Alcohol and Drug Assessment and Referral Programs

A. Alcohol and drug assessment and referral programs provide assessment and referral services for individuals presenting a current or past abuse pattern of alcohol or other drug use. The assessment is designed to gather and analyze information regarding a client's current substance use behavior and social, medical and treatment history. The purpose of the assessment is to provide sufficient information for problem identification and, if appropriate, substance abuse related treatment or referral.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-712 A.

 

B. A licensee shall develop, implement, and comply with policies and procedures that establish processes for referrals for a client.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-712 B.

 

C. A licensee may conduct an initial screen of an individual's presenting substance abuse problem before conducting an assessment of the individual.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-712 C.

 

D. A licensee shall comply with R03-605 in regard to assessment practices.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-712 D.

 

E. Once an individual receives an assessment, a staff member shall provide the individual with a recommendation for further assessment or treatment and an explanation of that recommendation.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-712 E. Review client file and verify that an assessment summary has been completed and it justifies the admission to the recommended level of care.