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Substance Use Specialty Disorder Prescribing

Discover how Wisconsin Act 262 impacts substance use disorder treatment for temporary credential holders (LPC-IT, MFT-IT, APSW). Learn about the updated DSPS licensing rules and scope of practice guidelines.


Substance Use Specialty Disorder

Act 262, which was passed in April 2018, included provisions that impact the scope of service for individuals holding the LPC, LPC-temporary, PCTL, MFT-TL, LMFT, and LMFT-temporary credentials. In particular, these individuals are now able to provide treatment for Substance Use Disorders consistent with the scope of service that their training, experience, and supervision support. LCSW and LCSW-temporary credential holders already had this ability even before Act 262.

It is no longer necessary, from a licensing perspective, for any of these individuals to hold a substance use disorder specialty to provide this service. As a result, DSPS has updated policies to reflect that substance use disorder specialties will no longer be granted to these individuals, as it would be redundant. There may be other regulations that impact the provision of Substance Abuse treatment in various settings.


Guidelines & Documents

CSB Compliance Review Fact Sheet

Click the link below to view the Controlled Substances Board (CSB) Compliance Review fact sheet which reviews various ePDMP data points in their entirety to determine whether additional screening is appropriate.

ePDMP Online Tracking

Click the link below to view the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) - a tool to help combat the ongoing prescription drug abuse epidemic in Wisconsin through monitored prescription drugs dispensed in the state. ​​

IV Hydration Therapy Guidance

Click the link below to read the IV Hydration Therapy Guidance by the Wisconsin Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee.


MPSW Board & Sections

Marriage & Family Therapist Section

Click the link below to view the Marriage & Family Therapist Section of the MPSW board.

Professional Counseling Section

Click the link below to view the Professional Counseling Section of the MPSW Examining Board.

Social Worker Section

Click the link below to view the Social Worker Section of the MPSW board.



Contact Us

Phone:
(608) 266-2112

Email:
dsps@wi.gov

Mailing Address:
Controlled Substances Board
DSPS 
P.O. Box 8366 
Madison, WI 53705 

Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705 

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