(1) Level two intensive outpatient substance use disorder services provide a higher-intensity, concentrated level of individualized treatment that may include individual and group counseling, education, and other activities.
(2) An agency providing level two intensive outpatient treatment services for deferred prosecution under RCW
10.05.150 must:
(a) Ensure that services include a minimum of seventy-two hours of treatment services within a maximum of twelve weeks, which consist of the following during the first four weeks of treatment:
(i) At least three sessions each week, with each session occurring on separate days of the week;
(ii) Group sessions that must last at least one hour; and
(iii) Attendance at self-help groups in addition to the seventy-two hours of treatment services.
(b) There must be approval, in writing, by the court having jurisdiction in the case, when there is any exception to the requirements in this subsection;
(c) The agency must refer for ongoing treatment or support upon completion of intensive outpatient treatment, as necessary; and
(d) The agency must report noncompliance with the court mandated treatment in accordance with WAC
246-341-0800.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71.24.037,
71.05.560,
71.34.380,
18.205.160,
71.24.037 and chapters
71.05, 71.24, and
71.34 RCW. WSR 21-12-042, § 246-341-0740, filed 5/25/21, effective 7/1/21. Statutory Authority: 2018 c 201 and 2018 c 291. WSR 19-09-062, § 246-341-0740, filed 4/16/19, effective 5/17/19.]