105 CMR, § 140.510

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024

Section 140.510 - Mental Health Services

For purposes of 105 CMR 140.500 through 140.560, each clinic licensed to provide mental health services shall operate a mental health program that provides, internally or by contract, in accordance with the requirements of 105 CMR 140.520, the following services, as appropriate to the patient's chief complaint or problem:

(1) intake services including, but not limited to, a substance use disorder screening;

(2) evaluation and diagnostic services;

(3) treatment planning services;

(4) treatment services that include:

(a) case consultation, psychotherapy and counseling; and

(b) pharmacotherapy;

(5) emergency services; and

(6) referral services including for, but not limited to, any co-occurring substance use disorder.

Emergency services may be provided by arrangement. If emergency services are provided by arrangement, there must be a written agreement between the clinic and the provider to meet the requirements set forth in 105 CMR 140.520(E)(1) and (2).

105 CMR, § 140.510

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1443, eff. 5/14/2021.