New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 161B - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Subchapter 2 - LICENSURE PROCEDURES AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 10:161B-2.3 - Application requirements
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Any person, organization, or corporation applying for a license to operate an outpatient substance use disorder treatment facility shall specify the services in 10:161B-2.1(j) the facility seeks to provide on the application.
(b) No facility or program shall admit clients until the facility or program has a license by DCN&L to operate the specific modality or modalities of treatment as referenced at N.J.A.C. 10:161B-2.1(j).
(c) Survey and other site visits may be made to a facility at any time by authorized DCN&L staff. Such visits may include, but not be limited to, the review of all facility documents, client records, and conferences with clients. Such visits may be announced or unannounced.
(d) As of June 1, 2009, upon annual renewal of its current license, each program shall specify the types of services to be provided, including if the program wishes to change the specification of services on the license.
(e) If a program adds any service listed at N.J.A.C. 10:161B-2.1(j) during the annual licensure period, the program shall submit an application to DCN&L for an amended license as well as adhere to all applicable local, State, and Federal approvals prior to providing the additional service. An amended license shall be based upon compliance with this chapter, and may be contingent upon an onsite inspection by representatives of DCN&L. Opioid treatment and detoxification services shall not be added during the license period without amending the license application.
(f) The applicant shall indicate on its application if a program is new or otherwise innovative, not fitting any of the categories specified in 10:161B-2.1(j), and shall then submit a complete program description with the application, including, at a minimum, the following:
(g) DCN&L shall determine if the new and/or innovative program is effective, safe, and does not violate client rights, and if licensure is granted, shall determine whether the licensed program is approved, in part or whole.
(h) The applicant shall submit documentation of the ownership or lease agreement of the physical plant and/or property of the facility.
(i) The applicant shall provide a detailed history of operating any addiction treatment programs in this State or elsewhere, with operational data separated by program, including the following categories: