048-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-12 - [Effective until 9/26/2024] General Substance Use Disorder Service Standards

(a) A provider shall deliver therapies and intervention services in an amount, frequency, and intensity appropriate to the client's individualized treatment plan.

(i) A provider shall utilize family therapy when indicated by client needs and, with the consent of the client, shall involve family members, guardians, or significant other(s) in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the client.

(ii) If a provider delivers group therapy, the group must be composed of two (2) or more unrelated clients for the purpose of implementing each client's treatment plan. A provider shall deliver group therapy consistent with evidence-based practice. 12-Step meetings are not considered group therapy.

(iii) For clients with co-occurring mental health concerns, a provider shall address the issues of psychotropic medication, mental health treatment, and the client's relationship to substance use disorders. A provider shall employ intervention strategies, as needed. Co-occurring treatment must include therapies to actively address, monitor, and manage psychotropic medication, mental health treatment, and the interaction with substance use related disorders.

(b) A provider of outpatient substance use disorder treatment to adults referred or ordered to receive services by the court shall follow evidence-based practice guidelines, including those contained in the SAMHSA guide called "Principles of Community-Based Behavioral Health Services for Criminal Justice Involved Individuals."

(c) The qualified clinical staff responsible for treatment shall review the client's ASAM level of care a minimum of every ninety (90) days, or whenever the client's condition changes significantly.

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048-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-12

Adopted, Eff. 4/9/2020. Amended, Eff. 5/29/2024, exp. 9/26/2024 (Emergency).