Substance use disorder comprehensive assessment requirements and treatment provider qualifications modifications

SF 2647 modifies Minnesota's requirements for substance use disorder (SUD) assessments and treatment provider qualifications. It shortens the timeline for completing face-to-face comprehensive assessments (within 5 days for residential programs, by end of 5th day for nonresidential) and expands who can conduct them to include mental health professionals with specific addiction training, clinical trainees under supervision, and licensed nurses with addiction training. The bill also updates qualifications for treatment coordinators, requiring 30 hours of specialized training and adding pathways like a bachelor's degree with 1,000 hours experience or certification as an alcohol and drug counselor. A study on SUD treatment practice limitations is also mandated. This bill directly affects SUD treatment providers and clients receiving services under Minnesota's behavioral health system.