The program director shall assign to each individual who is receiving MTS a mental health professional who is the individual's treatment coordinator, and who shall:

1. A. Assess the individual's needs by:

   1. (1) Collaborating in the initial psychiatric evaluation conducted according to the provisions of Regulation .05A of this chapter; and
   2. (2) Collecting and evaluating relevant history;
2. B. Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship;
3. C. Direct the development of the ITP and required periodic updates, as outlined in Regulation .05C of this chapter;

4. D. Ensure appropriate linkage with treatment services by providing:

   1. (1) Outreach, which includes:

      1. (a) Meeting with the individual in the individual's home or at a site that is most appropriate to the individual's needs and preferences; and
      2. (b) Crisis intervention;
   2. (2) Advocacy, which includes assisting the individual to acquire treatment and rehabilitation services acceptable to the individual and entitlements, housing, and other basic necessities; and
   3. (3) Coordination of service plans with other agencies and providers;

5. E. Monitor the progress of the individual by:

   1. (1) Conducting periodic assessments of the individual's living situation;

   2. (2) Conducting face-to-face assessments of the individual's mental status, including the individual's:

      1. (a) Appearance;
      2. (b) Behavior;
      3. (c) Affect;
      4. (d) Thought processes;
      5. (e) Judgment; and
      6. (f) Insight; and
   3. (3) Maintaining progress summary notes, as required under the provisions of Regulation .05D(2) of this chapter;
6. F. As required by the individual's ITP, provide interactive therapies delineated under Regulation .06D of this chapter; and
7. G. When appropriate, recommend discharge and prepare, with the individual, a discharge plan, according to the provisions of Regulation .07 of this chapter.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§10-901 and 10-902, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 2, 1995 (21:26 Md. R. 2188)

Regulation .01C repealed effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .02-1 adopted effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .03F amended effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .04 amended effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .05 amended effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .06-1 adopted effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .07 repealed and new Regulation .07 adopted effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .08A amended effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)