La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5687

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-5687 - Crisis Intervention

A. Crisis intervention services may occur in a variety of locations including a health care provider or the community.

B. The provider shall ensure that:

1. a preliminary screening of risk, mental status and stability and the need for further evaluation or other mental health services is conducted by an UP that:

a. includes contact with the client, family members or other collateral sources with pertinent information; and

b. includes a referral to other alternative mental health services at an appropriate level if necessary;

2. an assessment of risk, mental status and psychiatric stability is conducted by a LMHP.

C. Staffing

1. Unlicensed Professionals

a. Unlicensed professionals (UPs) shall:

i. be at least 20 years old and be at least three years older than a client under the age of 18; and

ii. have either:

(a). an associates degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a related human services field;

(b). two years of course work in a human services field; or

(c). two years of qualifying experience working with clients who have behavioral health disorders.

b. The responsibilities of the UP include:

i. performing the preliminary screening;

ii. assisting the programs LMHP in conducting the assessment;

iii. developing and implementing an individualized written crisis plan from the assessment that provides procedures to reduce the risks of harm to the client and others as well as follow-up procedures;

iv. consulting with physician or the programs LMHP when necessary;

v. providing short term crisis intervention, including crisis resolution and debriefing with the client;

vi. contacting family members when necessary; and

vii. following up with the client and as necessary, with family members and/or caretaker.

2. Licensed Mental Health Professionals

a. The licensed mental health professional (LMHP) shall have experience in administering crisis intervention techniques that work to minimize the risk of harm to self or others.

b. The responsibilities of the LMHP are:

i. to conduct the assessment of risk, mental status and medical stability;

ii. to be available for consultation and support; and

iii. to supervise the development and implementation of each crisis plan.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5687

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411712 (9/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.