Code of Maine Rules
14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
118 - OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (SAMHS)
Chapter 2 - DRIVER EDUCATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS PROCEDURE MANUAL
- Section 118-2-A - DEFINITIONS
- Section 118-2-B - PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF A DRIVER EDUCATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS EVALUATOR AND/OR TREATMENT SERVICE PROVIDER
- Section 118-2-C - THE DRIVER EDUCATION EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR CLIENTS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE (THE UNDER 21 PROGRAM)
- Section 118-2-D - THE DRIVER EDUCATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR FIRST OFFENDER ADULTS, FIRST OFFENDERS OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE AND MULTIPLE OFFENDERS (THE RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM)
- Section 118-2-E - THE CLINICAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATION, SECOND OPINION AND STATUS UPDATE EVALUATION
- Section 118-2-F - TREATMENT
- Section 118-2-G - COMPLETION OF TREATMENT OTHER THAN DRIVER EDUCATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS
- Section 118-2-H - CLENT SECOND OPINIONS
- Section 118-2-I - CLIENT APPEALS
- Section 118-2-J - OUT-OF-STATE
- Section 118-2-K - MILITARY
- Section 118-2-L - DEEP COMPLETION OF TREATMENT GUIDELINES
SUMMARY
This procedure manual provides the information necessary for Community-based Service Providers to become approved to provide evaluation and/or treatment services to DEEP referrals, and establishes client program requirements, content, and fees.
BASIS STATEMENT
The Office of Substance Abuse, Driver Education and Evaluation Programs (DEEP) propose the following revisions to Chapter 2, Driver Education and Evaluation Programs Procedure Manual: 1)delete obsolete rules pertaining to the Moving Ahead Program which was replaced by the Under 21 Program as of July 1, 2005; 2) revise/establish definitions to comply with and/ or clarify current practices and expectations; 3) require the presence of the clinician when the clinician is receiving compensation for client activities or interactions that have the purpose of attaining treatment goals or completing required aftercare; 4) clarify that a list of names (at least three names - to comply with statute) is being provided to those DEEP clients referred for evaluation and/or treatment; 5) revise the description of information given to the client when referred for evaluation and/or treatment; 6) adjust fees to ensure the Driver Education and Evaluation Program (DEEP) remains revenue neutral; 7) revise peer supervision group rule to permit other licensed addiction professionals to serve as the required group member; 8) revise clinical supervision rules to clarify the role of the clinical supervisor; and 9) clarify that a minimum of one (1) contact hour per week over a period of not less than thirty (30) days of aftercare is required prior to submission of forms for consideration of treatment for those clients who receive treatment within a halfway house, pre-release center, and Residential Rehabilitation program and that the aftercare shall be completed after discharge from the Program.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
5 M.R.S.A. Part 25, c. 521, sub-ch. 1, § 20005
5 M.R.S.A. Part 25, c. 521, sub-ch. 5, §§ 20072, 20073-B, 20074, 20075, 20076-B
5 M.R.S.A. Part 25, c. 521, sub-ch. 5, § 20078-A
AUTHORITY
5 M.R.S.A. Part 25, c. 521 sub-ch. 1, § 20005
5 M.R.S.A. Part 25, c. 521, sub-ch. 5, §§ 20072, 20073-B, 20074, 20075, 20076-B, 20078-A
