Or. Admin. Code § 944-010-0040

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 944-010-0040 - Comprehensive Behavioral Health Needs Assessments

(1) Comprehensive behavioral health needs assessment services provided by an entity funded under ORS 430.389(2) must include a substance use disorder screening to determine if an individual has been appropriately diagnosed with a substance use disorder or other co-occurring disorders including but not limited to gambling disorders and mental health disorders, to create a self-identified individual intervention plan.

(2) Assessments and/or diagnoses provided by a funded entity must be conducted by a certified alcohol and drug counselor or other credentialed addiction treatment professional acting within their scope of practice.

(3) An assessment must prioritize the self-identified needs of an individual and must:

(a) Be provided within 24 hours of an individual's request for an assessment through a BHRN or statewide telephone line.

(b) For substance use disorder services, be consistent with the dimensions described in the ASAM and document a diagnosis and level of care determination consistent with the DSM and ASAM.

(c) Include an assessment of the need for, and provision of, mobile or virtual outreach services.

(4) When an assessment provided by a funded entity identifies a co-occurring gambling disorder, mental health disorders, or any risk to health and safety the entity must document the finding and provide appropriate referrals for further assessment, planning, and intervention by an appropriate professional.

(5) Case Management services must also be provided by a funded entity to assist individuals to connect to and gain access to needed services and supports outlined in an individual intervention plan; substance use disorder treatment, health care, housing, employment and training, childcare and other applicable services and supports.

Or. Admin. Code § 944-010-0040

DTRS 1-2024, temporary adopt filed 05/30/2024, effective 6/1/2024 through 11/27/2024; DTRS 3-2024, adopt filed 10/22/2024, effective 11/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 430.389, 430.390 & 430.391

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.383 & 430.392