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Professional Technical IVT

SAMHSA-certified facility

Also written as: SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Mental health or substance abuse treatment facility that meets federal certification standards for quality and compliance.

Full Definition

A SAMHSA-certified facility is a mental health or substance abuse treatment center that has received certification from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, indicating compliance with federal standards for treatment quality, staff qualifications, and patient safety. Certification is required for facilities to receive certain federal funding and to participate in specific treatment programs. The certification process involves rigorous review of clinical protocols, documentation practices, and outcome measures.

Usage

Usage note: SAMHSA is always capitalized and does not require periods between letters.

In Context

  • "The patient was transferred to a SAMHSA-certified facility for intensive outpatient treatment." — Discharge planning note
  • "Insurance will only cover treatment at SAMHSA-certified facilities for this level of care." — Authorization request

Also known as

SAMHSA-approved facility

Don't confuse with

CARF-accredited facility Joint Commission-accredited facility

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