(a) An NTP shall have a program director who shall:1. Have at least two (2) years of experience in the treatment of addiction; and2.a. Be certified by the Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors;b. Hold at least a master's degree in the field of addiction or a related field; orc. Be a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, pharmacist, or nurse practitioner certified by the licensing subspecialty.(b) The program director may be the program sponsor as required by 42 C.F.R., Part 8.(c) The program director shall:1. Be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and administrative regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility;2. Provide onsite supervision of employees;3. Ensure the laboratory performing the testing required under this administrative regulation is approved by the SNA and is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory; and4. Ensure that initial drug screens and confirmatory tests for drugs tested on behalf of the program meet the standards in subsection (3)(i) of this section.
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