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    Licensing, Certification, Training

    Information for the Substance Use Disorder Service System

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    Substance Abuse Programs:

    Program Licensure
    A Substance Abuse Treatment or Prevention License is required for any organization offering, or purporting to offer, Substance Abuse Treatment, Rehabilitation, or Prevention.

    License applications, rules, and how to apply
    Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
    Bureau of Health Professions, Substance Abuse Licensing Section
    517-241-1970    bhpinfo@michigan.gov
    Please visit the Substance Abuse Program Licensure website or Michigan Business One Stop for more information.

    Two ways to look up license information:   (both provide search by name & license number)
    Statewide Search for Licensed Programs
      Also can search by city or county. Shows address, director, phone number on record when license was issued.
     
    Verify a License/Registration – Select Business and for Profession choose Health Systems Facilities from the drop-down menu.
      Shows complaints and disciplinary action.
     
    Service Description Acronyms:
    CAIT – Community Change, Alternatives, Information, and Training (Prevention)
    SARF – Screening, Assessment, Referral, and Follow-up

    Accreditation
    Substance Abuse Treatment Programs who receive funds through the Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction Services are required to be accredited by one of six national bodies:


    ** Also accredits opioid treatment programs.


    Substance Abuse Program Staff:

    Certification
    Certification is required for specific job classifications that provide substance use disorder treatment or prevention services through the regional coordinating agency provider network.


    Michigan's IC&RC Certification Organization:

    Other Certification Organizations:

    Credentialing
    Credentialing and Staff Qualification Requirements for the Coordinating Agency Provider Network
    This contract attachment outlines requirements for credentialing and staff qualifications throughout the substance abuse coordinating agency (CA) provider network.


    Continuing Education / Training
     
    MI-PTE Online Training
    Trainings available include: Recipient Rights and Level 1 Communicable Disease
     
     


    Other Licensed Professionals:
    Licenses for professional counselors, social workers, or psychologists permit the provision of substance abuse treatment. However, individuals who work in licensed substance abuse programs are allowed an exception from such licensing requirements.

    Board of: Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work
    Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
    Bureau of Health Professions, Licensing for Health Care Professionals
    Those who work in publicly funded substance abuse programs will need to also follow the certification requirements noted above.


    Call the following concerning license renewal:

    Clinics: 517-335-9188
    Health Professions: 517-335-0918
    Nursing Homes/Hospitals: 517-334-8408
    Pharmaceuticals: 517-335-4845
    Substance Abuse Programs: 517-241-1970
        or see Program Licensure above
    Other: 517-241-9288
     
    Call the following concerning certification:
    MCBAP: 517-347-0891


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