8605. PROGRAM SERVICES: TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY

8605 PROGRAM SERVICES: TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY 8605.1 Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) is a comprehensive, phase-based treatment program for children and adolescents, aged six (6) to eighteen (18), who have experienced traumatic events or who live in environments with ongoing stress or traumatic reminders. 8605.2 Effective March 1, 2020, Medicaid reimbursable TST services shall include: Psychotherapy; Home or community-based stabilization; Emotion regulation skills training; and Consultation with the psychopharmacologic treatment team. 8605.3 Children and adolescents who meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 34 of Title 22-A DCMR shall be eligible to receive Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) services, as provided under the Demonstration Program. 8605.4 TST services shall be furnished by providers that have been certified by DBH in accordance with requirements set forth in Chapter 34 of Title 22-A DCMR. TST provider staff must complete DBH-approved TST training. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 5406 (May 21, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 8605