D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A6302

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-A6302 - SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL ILLNESSES

6302.1

A provider shall not decline to provide SUD services because of a person's co-occurring mental illness.

6302.2

All SUD treatment providers shall screen each client for SUD and mental illness during the Initial or Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment.

6302.3

If a client screens positive for a co-occurring mental illness, the SUD treatment provider shall take the following steps in addition to providing SUD treatment:

(a) If certified to provide mental health services, offer the client mental health treatment in addition to SUD treatment with the provider. If the client declines, the provider shall make the appropriate referrals for the client to receive mental health treatment at another qualified provider.

(b) If the provider is not certified to provide mental health services, the provider shall ensure the client is referred to an appropriate mental health provider.

(c) If a client that screens positive for a co-occurring mental illness receives mental health treatment at another provider, the Clinical Care Coordinator shall ensure the Plan of Care and subsequent care and treatment of the client is coordinated with the mental health provider.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A6302

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12056 (9/4/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11585 ( 10/9/2020 ).