| (a) Each client's treatment shall be based on a treatment
plan developed in accordance with §353.308 of this chapter.
(b) Group counseling sessions must be limited to a
maximum of 16 clients. This limit does not apply to multifamily educational
groups, seminars, outside speakers, or other events designed for a
large audience.
(c) Group education and life skills training sessions
must be limited to a maximum of 35 clients. This limit does not apply
to multifamily educational groups, seminars, outside speakers, or
other events designed for a large audience.
(d) Substance use disorder education and life skills
training must follow a written curriculum. All educational sessions
must include the opportunity for client participation and discussion
of the material presented.
(e) The treatment program must provide education about
the health risks related to the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
products.
(f) The treatment program must include education about
tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted infections.
(g) The treatment program must provide information
on accessing screening for tuberculosis and testing for HIV antibody,
hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections.
(1) HIV antibody testing must be carried out by an
entity approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
(2) If a client tests positive, the treatment program
must refer the client to an appropriate health care provider.
(h) Individuals responsible for planning, directing,
or supervising treatment programs must be QCCs. The clinical program
director must have at least two years of post-licensure experience
providing substance use disorder treatment.
(i) Substance use disorder counseling may be provided
only by individuals who meet the definition of a provider in this
chapter.
(j) Supplemental support may be provided only by individuals
who have the appropriate specialized education and expertise to provide
that particular supplemental support.
(k) Counselor interns must be under the direct supervision
of a QCC as required by Texas Administrative Code provisions related
to QCC's and counselor interns.
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