Ohio Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

What types of services is an OBOT program required to provide?

Answer:
  • Behavioral health
  • Counseling
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (5) Except if the advanced practice registered nurse is a qualified behavior healthcare provider, the advanced practice registered nurse shall refer and work jointly with a qualified behavioral healthcare provider, community mental health services provider, or community addiction services provider to determine the optimal type and intensity of psychosocial treatment for the patient and document the treatment plan in the patient record.(a) The treatment shall at minimum include a psychosocial needs assessment, supportive counseling, links to existing family supports, and referral to community services;(b) The treatment shall include at least one of the following interventions:(i) Cognitive behavioral treatment;(ii) Community reinforcement approach;(iii) Contingency management/motivational incentives; or(iv) Behavioral couples counseling;(c) The treatment plan shall include a structure for renegotiation of the treatment plan if the patient does not adhere to the original plan. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (2) The treatment shall include at least one of the following interventions, unless reasons for exception are documented in the patient record:(a) Cognitive behavioral treatment;(b) Community reinforcement approach;(c) Contingency management/motivational incentives;(d) Motivational interviewing; or(e) Behavioral couples counseling. see full law