A.    An Opioid Treatment Program must employ sufficient and qualified staff to meet the treatment and support needs of the population served. Services must be provided by an interdisciplinary team, all of whom are  properly  licensed,  registered,  or certified by the appropriate authority in accordance with Mississippi law. At a minimum, the staff must include:1.    A licensed physician;2.    A Registered Nurse;3.    A Licensed pharmacist, and4.    Licensed psychologist/counselor/social worker, licensed/certified mental health therapist (specialized in substance use and disorders services) who must be on-site during all hours of operation. The therapist to individual ratio must be set with a limited caseload that supports and meets the needs of the individuals receiving services and limits must be addressed in the agency’s policies and procedures. see full law

B.    An Opioid Treatment Program must designate a medical director/staff physician who is responsible for administering and supervising all medical services performed by the program. The medical director/staff physician must be a physician licensed  in the State of Mississippi. He/she must be on site as needed to complete all medical needs in accordance with standard medical practice and available by phone as needed. see full law

A.    Medical Services must be provided by the Medical Director of the program. The Medical Director must: see full law

6.    Ensure that a Pharmacist licensed by the state of Mississippi is present and overseeing the dispensing of medication at each program location. see full law