R03-702 Early Intervention/Interim Treatment Modality

A. Early Intervention/Interim treatment modality is an organized service that may be delivered in a wide variety of settings. This modality is designed to explore and address problems or risk factors that appear to be related to substance use and to help the individual recognize the harmful consequences of substance use.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-702 A.

 

B. A licensee providing early intervention/interim treatment shall provide its services using professionally qualified staff. Each licensee shall ensure that it retains the services of sufficient qualified staff to appropriately meet the needs of those clients to whom the licensee is providing any services.

Review policy and procedure manual and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-702 B.

 

C. An Early intervention/interim treatment modality shall consist of any of the following:

1. group counseling,

2. individual counseling,

3. education groups, and

4. family counseling.

Review policy and procedure and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R02-702 C 1 through 4. 1. Review client file (progress notes) and verify services provided in C 1 through 4.

 

D. The duration of early intervention/interim treatment should be determined by:

1. The client’s ability to comprehend the information provided and use that information to make behavior changes, or

2. The appearance of new problems require another modality of service, or

3. When the recommended modality of treatment becomes available.

Review policy and procedure and verify it reflects the requirements as stated in R03-702 D.