21 NCAC 68 .0511             REMUNERATION

(a)  The substance use disorder professional shall establish financial arrangements to protect against fraud and deceptive business practices in professional practice and in accord with the best interests of the client or person served, the professional, and of the profession.

(b)  The substance use disorder professional shall not send or receive any commission, rebate, or any other form of remuneration for referral of a client or a person served for professional services.

(c)  The substance use disorder professional shall not accept a private fee or any other gift or gratuity having a cumulative value of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or more for professional work with a person who is receiving such services with the professional or through the professional's institution or agency.

(d)  The substance use disorder professional shall make available written policies and procedures available to their clients or persons serviced. The substance use disorder professional shall present referral options to the client or person served if available.

(e)  A substance use disorder professional shall not use their employer's organization to solicit clients or persons served for one's private practice without written authorization from the employer.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-113.30; 90-113.33; 90-113.44;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 23, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Eff. February 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2010; April 1, 2001; August 1, 2000;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2020.