Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0054 - Substance Abuse
Chapter 4 - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Section 4-4 - Case Management Services

(a) Programs shall have a written plan for providing dedicated case management services to clients and their families in conjunction with or as part of the client's substance abuse treatment. Case management services may be provided directly or through memorandum of agreement among multiple agencies or programs. These services shall be designed and documented in the treatment plan, when applicable, to provide goal-oriented and individualized support focusing on improved self-sufficiency for the client through life skill functional assessment, planning, linkage, advocacy, referral, coordination, transportation, monitoring activities, and crisis intervention, and may provide other supportive services when allowed by and communicated with the treatment program. In cases involving domestic/family violence, these services shall include safety factors and safe environmental options. Special emphasis will be placed on coordinating with other programs, including, but not limited to, education institutions, vocational rehabilitation, and work force development services to enhance the client's skill base, chances for gainful employment, and options for independent functioning.

(b) Programs shall collaborate with other agencies, programs, and services in the community to meet individual client needs. During the course of treatment, whenever the primary clinical staff person deems clinically appropriate, he shall, with the informed consent of the client and, if applicable, legal guardian, assemble a team when possible, including when applicable the client, family members, friends, support person(s), and others from the community whose profession or resources permits them to contribute to a network of supporters to assist the client in his or her recovery. The membership of the team will be based on the needs of the client. Team members will be asked to provide specific assistance for a defined period of time. The primary clinical staff person will have the responsibility to monitor the client's progress under the plan and to make periodic adjustments, as necessary.

(c) All participants who take part in this case management process must assure compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Part 160 and 164.