12VAC35-46-1230: Clinically managed, low-intensity residential services Level of care 3.1 admission criteria

Before a clinically managed, low-intensity residential service program may admit a child or adolescent, the child or adolescent shall meet the criteria for admission as defined by the provider's policies. The provider's policy regarding admission shall at a minimum require the child or adolescent to:

1. Meet diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder or addictive disorder of moderate to high severity as defined by the DSM; and

2. Meet the admission criteria of Level 3.1 of ASAM, including the specific criteria of adolescent populations.