Illinois Administrative Code
Title 59 - MENTAL HEALTH
Part 132 - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM
Subpart E - SPECIALTY PROGRAM CERTIFICATION AND COMPETENCY
Section 132.135 - Assertive Community Treatment Program

Universal Citation: 59 IL Admin Code § 132.135

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Components of this certification include:

a) Demonstration of ability to conduct thorough assessments of individuals with dual diagnoses of mental illness and substance use disorder;

b) Demonstration of ability to provide the evidence-based treatment model for Assertive Community Treatment;

c) Demonstration of ability to meet the six-member-team-based requirements of ACT, including but not limited to:

1) Supervision by a licensed clinician, as defined in Section 132.25, who is the team leader;

2) A full time RN;

3) Program support provided by a psychiatrist and a program administrative assistant;

4) An individual certified in substance abuse treatment;

5) An individual who can provide rehabilitative counseling; and

6) A Certified Recovery Support Specialist;

d) Demonstration that the team can maintain a client-to-staff ratio of no more than 10 clients to one full time staff member, which shall not include the psychiatrist and program administrative assistant;

e) Demonstration of the ability for the ACT team to meet daily (a minimum of four times/week) to conduct an organizational staff meeting; and

f) Demonstration of the ability to meet the training and documentation requirements included in the provider manual.

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