Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 140.000 - Licensure Of Clinics
Subpart E - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Section 140.510 - Mental Health Services

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 140.000 MA Code of Regs 140.510

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

For purposes of 105 CMR 140.500 through 140.560, each clinic licensed to provide mental health services shall operate a mental health program that provides, internally or by contract, in accordance with the requirements of 105 CMR 140.520, the following services, as appropriate to the patient's chief complaint or problem:

(1) intake services including, but not limited to, a substance use disorder screening;

(2) evaluation and diagnostic services;

(3) treatment planning services;

(4) treatment services that include:

(a) case consultation, psychotherapy and counseling; and

(b) pharmacotherapy;

(5) emergency services; and

(6) referral services including for, but not limited to, any co-occurring substance use disorder.

Emergency services may be provided by arrangement. If emergency services are provided by arrangement, there must be a written agreement between the clinic and the provider to meet the requirements set forth in 105 CMR 140.520(E)(1) and (2).

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