Licensing Agency
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS)
License: Alcohol and Drug Halfway House Treatment Facility
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Direct treatment services by qualified personnel with criminal background/abuse registry checks
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Physician employed or retained as medical consultant
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At least one on-duty staff certified in CPR and trained in first aid, abdominal thrust, and infection control
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Annual STD/HIV education for all direct care staff
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Screening and testing employees for TB infection
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Written policy and procedure manual covering intake, aftercare, infection control, quality assurance, drug testing, exclusion criteria, disruptive behavior management, TB services, employment, weekly schedule, and service recipient rights
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
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Open Official Websitehttps://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/licensing.html
Fees & Costs
2-3 beds: $200.00|4-10 beds: $280.00|11-15 beds: $410.00|16-50 beds: $810.00|More than 50 beds: $1,220.00
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.