LAC 48:I.5693. General Requirements

A. The BHS provider shall provide, either directly or through referral: 1. access to HIV counseling and testing services; 2. access to testing for pregnancy, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases; and 3. appropriate follow-up referral and care. B. Staffing 1. Medical Director a. The provider shall ensure that its medical director is a licensed physician, with a current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of Louisiana, who: i. is an addiction specialist; or ii. meets all of the following: (a). is board-eligible or board-certified; (b). has two years of qualifying experience in treating addictive disorders; and (c). maintains a consulting relationship with an addiction specialist. 2. LMHPs. The LMHP providing addiction treatment services shall have documented credentials, experience and/or training in working with clients who have addictive disorders. 3. UPs. A UP providing addiction treatment services shall meet one of the following qualifications: a. a master’s-prepared behavioral health professional that has not obtained full licensure privileges and is participating in ongoing professional supervision. When working in addiction treatment settings, the master’s prepared UP shall be supervised by a LMHP who meets the requirements of this Section; b. be a registered addiction counselor; c. be a certified addiction counselor; or d. be a counselor in training (CIT) that is registered with ADRA and is currently participating in a supervisory relationship with a ADRA-registered certified clinical supervisor (CCS). 4. Optional Staff. An APRN providing addiction treatment services shall have a collaborative practice agreement. The agreement shall meet the requirements of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, and any requirements of the licensed facility. C. Policies and Procedures. The BHS provider shall have a policy and procedure that addresses drug screen tests and collections.