Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 715.19 - Psychotherapy servicesA narcotic treatment program shall provide individualized psychotherapy services and shall meet the following requirements:
(1) A narcotic treatment program shall provide each patient an average of 2.5 hours of psychotherapy per month during the patient's first 2 years, 1 hour of which shall be individual psychotherapy. Additional psychotherapy shall be provided as dictated by ongoing assessment of the patient.(2) A narcotic treatment program shall provide each patient at least 1 hour per month of group or individual psychotherapy during the third and fourth year of treatment. Additional psychotherapy shall be provided as dictated by ongoing assessment of the patient.(3) After 4 years of treatment, a narcotic treatment program shall provide each patient with at least 1 hour of group or individual psychotherapy every 2 months. Additional psychotherapy shall be provided as dictated by ongoing assessment of the patient.