10A N.C. Admin. Code 27G.4402

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 27G .4402 - STAFF

(a) Each SAIOP shall be under the direction of a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist or a Certified Clinical Supervisor who is on site a minimum of 50% of the hours the program is in operation.

(b) When a SAIOP serves adult clients there shall be at least one direct care staff who meets the requirements of a Qualified Professional as set forth in 10A NCAC 27G .0104 (18) for every 12 or fewer adult clients.

(c) When a SAIOP serves adolescent clients there shall be at least one direct care staff who meets the requirements of a Qualified Professional as set forth in 10A NCAC 27G .0104 (18) for every 6 or fewer adolescent clients.

(d) Each SAIOP shall have at least one direct care staff present in the program who is trained in the following areas:

(1) alcohol and other drug withdrawal symptoms; and

(2) symptoms of secondary complications due to alcoholism and drug addiction.

(e) Each direct care staff shall receive continuing education that includes the following:

(1) understanding of the nature of addiction;

(2) the withdrawal syndrome;

(3) group therapy;

(4) family therapy;

(5) relapse prevention; and

(6) other treatment methodologies.

(f) When a SAIOP serves adolescent clients each direct care staff shall receive training that includes the following:

(1) adolescent development; and

(2) therapeutic techniques for adolescents.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 27G .4402

Authority G.S. 122C-26; 143B-147;
Eff. April 1, 2006;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.

Authority G.S. 122C-26; 143B-147;
Eff. April 1, 2006.