- (1) The facility shall provide youth with mental health services from a qualified mental health professional.
- (2) All qualified mental health professionals shall have training on and be knowledgeable about the assessment of mental health disorders, trauma, and suicide risk among adolescents and age-appropriate interventions.
- (3) All qualified mental health professionals shall provide services in accordance with recognized standards of practice.
- (4) Licensed mental health professionals shall be in compliance with state and federal licensure certification and registration. Verification of compliance shall be maintained at the facility.
- (5) All youth shall receive a mental health assessment by a qualified mental health professional within 7 days of admission. The assessment shall be documented.
- (6) The mental health assessment shall be conducted in a confidential setting.
- (7) The facility shall have sufficient service hours from qualified mental health professionals to timely meet the needs of youth in the facility.
- (8) The facility shall have a schedule of access to on-site mental health care services.
- (9) Qualified mental health professionals shall develop individual mental health treatment plans for youth with identified mental health needs.
- (10) Qualified mental health professionals shall work with facility staff to provide guidance, insight, and direction on managing and understanding the needs and behavior of youth.
- (11) The facility shall provide access to emergency mental health care and transportation, if necessary.
History
History: CR 20-030: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 11-1-21.