Section 79613 - Psychiatrist/Psychologist Service Staff(a) A clinical director shall have overall responsibility for the psychiatrist/psychologist service.(b) The clinical director responsible for the service, acting alone or through an organized staff, shall have the following responsibilities: (1) Establishing, reviewing and maintaining policies and procedures for the psychiatrist/psychologist service. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, policies related to patient care, type and scope of services available, follow-up care and consultation and referral. These shall be reviewed at least annually.(2) Assuring the quality of psychiatrist/psychologist services provided to inmate-patients in the correctional treatment center.(3) Reviewing credentials and specifying clinical privileges for psychiatrist/psychologist staff, including other mental health professionals.(c) Psychiatric and psychological postgraduate trainees, interns, residents, postdoctoral fellows or instructors may provide psychiatric and psychological services under the provisions of Sections 2065 and 2911 of the Business and Professions Code.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79613
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 2065 and 2911, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).