MonQcle | Florida What personnel is required to be on staff for an OTP to become licensed?

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(b) Medical Director. The medical director of a provider shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience treating substance use disorders. see full law
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5. The maximum number of licensed service providers for which a physician may serve as medical director and the total number of individuals he or she may treat in that capacity. see full law
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(a) Primary Counselor. A primary counselor shall be assigned to each individual placed in a component. This standard does not apply to detoxification and addictions receiving facilities. see full law
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(n) Proof of a valid medical license for the medical director. The medical license must be free of administrative action(s), and be accompanied by the following documentation: see full law
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(6) Medical Director. This requirement applies to addictions receiving facilities, detoxification, intensive inpatient treatment, residential treatment, and methadone and medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Providers shall designate a medical director who shall oversee all medical services. The medical director’s responsibilities shall be clearly described. see full law

since 2020-07-01
verified through 2020-08-01

Florida Laws