Licensing Agency
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
License: Residential Treatment Facility
Key Requirements & Qualifications
8 items- 1
Must meet requirements of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations' 2017 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health Care (CTS, EC, EM, HRM, IC, LD, LS, MM, NPSG, PI, RC, RI, WT categories).
- 2
Youth must be evaluated by a physician within 24 hours of admission.
- 3
All legal representatives of the youth must be consulted and invited to participate in the development and review of the treatment plan.
- 4
A comprehensive discharge plan directly linked to the behaviors and symptoms that resulted in admission and estimated length of stay must be developed upon admission.
- 5
If the youth is a student with disabilities, an individualized education plan (IEP) must be in place.
- 6
The number of residents admitted to the facility and the number of beds in use and/or ready for use may not exceed the number of beds for which the facility is licensed.
- 7
May not share direct care staff or provide joint activities or treatment in conjunction with another type of facility, unless clinically appropriate and under single management.
- 8
Must have 24-hour onsite nursing care by a registered nurse.
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
Click the code above to open the official state regulations website in a new tab.
Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://dphhs.mt.gov/oig/licensure/healthcarefacilitylicensure/lbfacilityapplications/residentialtreatmentfacilities
Fees & Costs
Not specified in the document.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.