N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 180-3.22

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 180-3.22 - Behavioral Health Services

(a) A specialized secure detention facility shall make behavioral health services available to all youth. At a minimum:

(1) A specialized secure detention facility shall require an admission screening interview upon entry to a specialized secure detention facility pursuant to section 180-3.9 of this subpart. If the interview results in an immediate referral, the youth must be assessed by a qualified mental health provider within twenty-four (24) hours.

(2) Assessments, observations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment services shall be provided by qualified mental health professionals with a master's level or above.

(3) A suicide risk and prevention program, consistent with training approved by OCFS and SCOC. All specialized secure detention facility staff responsible for youth supervision shall be trained in the approved program, including the use of a "cut down tool," and shall receive an annual suicide prevention refresher training.

(4) A youth's behavioral health record shall be forwarded when a youth is transferred to another facility.

(5) A specialized secure detention facility shall have an agreement with local behavioral health providers for emergency behavioral health services.

(b) Consistent with the requirements of this section, a specialized secure detention facility shall develop written policies and procedures, which shall be submitted to OCFS for approval, to govern behavioral health services.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 §§ 180-3.22

Adopted New York State Register July 25, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 30, eff. 7/25/2018