§ 254B.215 — CERTIFICATION LEVELS

Minnesota § 254B.215

• Jurisdiction: Minnesota
• Part: PUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
• Ch. 254B: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT

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Subdivision 1.Certification levels.
When certifying a recovery residence, the commissioner must specify whether the residence is a level-one or level-two certified recovery residence.

Subd. 2.Level-one certification.
(a) The commissioner must designate a certified residence as a level-one certified recovery residence when the residence is peer run. A level-one certified recovery residence must:
(1) not permit an allowance for on-site paid staff or operator of the recovery residence;
(2) permit only nonpaid staff to live or work within the residence; and
(3) ensure that decisions are made solely by residents.
(b) Staff of a level-one certified recovery residence must not provide billable peer recovery support services to residents of the recovery residence.

Subd. 3.Level-two certification.
(a) The commissioner must designate a certified residence as a level-two certified recovery residence when the residence is managed by someone other than the residents. A level-two certified recovery residence must have staff to model and teach recovery skills and behaviors.
(b) A level-two certified recovery residence must:
(1) have written job descriptions for each staff member position, including position responsibilities and qualifications;
(2) have written policies and procedures for ongoing performance development of staff;
(3) provide annual training on emergency procedures, resident bill of rights, grievance policies and procedures, and code of ethics;
(4) provide community or house meetings, peer supports, and involvement in self-help or off-site treatment services;
(5) have identified recovery goals;
(6) maintain documentation that residents are linked with community resources such as job search, education, family services, and health and housing programs; and
(7) maintain documentation of referrals made for additional services.
(c) Staff of a level-two certified recovery residence must not provide billable peer support services to residents of the recovery residence.

Legislative History

1Sp2025 c 9 art 4 s 43