67 : 62 : 13 : 04 . Individualized and mobile program of assertive community treatment team duties. The duties of the individualized and mobile program of assertive community treatment (IMPACT) team include :

1. (1) Maintaining a therapeutic alliance with the client;
2. (2) Referring and linking the client to all needed services provided outside of the IMPACT program;
3. (3) Ensuring that all needed services provided outside of the IMPACT program are received and monitoring the benefit of those services to the client;
4. (4) Coordinating face-to-face meetings with the client, at least one time per week, and an annual minimum average of sixteen contacts per month with IMPACT team members;
5. (5) Coordinating the provision of IMPACT emergency services and hospital liaison services, if the client is in a crisis;
6. (6) Coordinating overall independent living assistance services, and working with community agencies to develop needed resources including housing, employment options, and income assistance;
7. (7) Supporting and consulting with the client's family or other support network; and
8. (8) Acting as a client advocate.

Source: 43 SDR 80 , effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 27A-5-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1 , 27A-5-1 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-12-05.