A license holder specializing in the treatment of a person with co-occurring disorders must:

1. (1) demonstrate that staff levels are appropriate for treating a client with a co-occurring disorder, and that there are adequate staff members with mental health training;
2. (2) have continuing access to a medical provider with appropriate expertise in prescribing psychotropic medication;
3. (3) have a mental health professional available for staff member supervision and consultation;
4. (4) determine group size, structure, and content considering the special needs of a client with a co-occurring disorder;
5. (5) have documentation of active interventions to stabilize mental health symptoms present in the individual treatment plans and treatment plan reviews;
6. (6) have continuing documentation of collaboration with continuing care mental health providers, and involvement of the providers in treatment planning meetings;
7. (7) have available program materials adapted to a client with a mental health problem;
8. (8) have policies that provide flexibility for a client who may lapse in treatment or may have difficulty adhering to established treatment rules as a result of a mental illness, with the goal of helping a client successfully complete treatment; and
9. (9) have individual psychotherapy and case management available during treatment service.