CSAC no longer considered a CATP (credentialed addiction treatment professional)-we are already short staffed and if CSAC/ CSAC supervisee cannot provide SU counseling/psychoeducation services, it will hinder availability of services to our clients. It is difficult already to find licensed or licensed eligible staff that have SU experience whereas a CSAC has this experience and has been able to provide SU services before this suggested change.
Requiring psychiatrist/physician to consult and include name on service authorizations- our psychiatrists are already limited on availability and having to find time to do this would limit their time even more. It would also delay the authorizations and client getting into treatment.
