Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 57 - Behavioral Health Services
Section I-5701 - Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Treatment Services (ASAM Level 3.1)

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-5701

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The BHS provider shall:

1. only admit clients clinically appropriate for ASAM level 3.1 into its Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Treatment Services;

2. offer at least five hours per week of a combination of low-intensity clinical and recovery focused services, including:
a. individual therapy;

b. group and family therapy;

c. medication management; and

d. medication education;

3. ensure that the treatment plan is reviewed in collaboration with the client at least every 90 days;

4. provide case management that is:
a. provided by a care coordinator who is on duty as needed; or

b. assumed by the clinical staff.

B. Staffing

1. The provider shall have a clinical supervisor available for clinical supervision and by telephone for consultation.

2. There shall be at least one LMHP or UP on duty at least 40 hours a week.

3. Adult Staffing Patterns
a. The LMHP/UP caseload shall not exceed 1:25 active clients.

b. There shall be at least one direct care aide on duty during each shift.

4. Children/Adolescent Staffing Patterns
a. The UP caseload shall not exceed 1:8 active clients.

b. The provider shall have at least two direct care aides on duty during each shift.

c. There shall be a ratio of 1:8 direct care aides during all shifts and a ratio of 1:5 direct care aides on therapy outings.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.

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