New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 816 - SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER WITHDRAWAL AND STABILIZATION SERVICES
Section 816.7 - Additional requirements for medically supervised inpatient withdrawal and stabilization services

(a) Medically supervised withdrawal services can be delivered only by a provider of services certified by the Office to provide a continuum of care encompassing: residential, inpatient or outpatient substance use disorder treatment services in order to ensure appropriate continuation in treatment.

(b) Each inpatient medically supervised withdrawal service shall have a director who is a qualified health professional with at least two years of full-time clinical work experience in the treatment of substance use disorder prior to appointment. The director may also serve as director of another service provided by the same governing authority.