Section R156-70a-501.2 - Supervision Requirements for Engaging in the Practice of Mental Health Therapy While Completing Clinical Practice HoursUnder Subsections 58-70a-501.2(6)(b) and (c), a physician assistant specializing in mental health care who is in the process of completing supervised clinical practice hours under Subsection 58-70a-501.1(4)(d)(i) or (ii), or completing collaborative clinical practice hours under Subsection 58-70a-501.1(4)(d)(iii), may engage in the practice of mental health therapy in accordance with the following supervision standards:
(1) A supervisor shall be licensed in good standing in the jurisdiction in which the supervision occurs.(2)(a) The duties of the supervisor to mentor and advocate for the appropriate and ethical treatment of patients shall be observed above any other interest or consideration within the supervisor relationship.(b) The supervisor and supervisee shall maintain a relationship in which the supervisor is independent from the supervisee's control, and the supervisor's ability to supervise and direct the practice of the supervisee is not compromised.(3) A supervisor shall: (a) ensure that the supervisee complies with confidentiality requirements and meets the local standards of care in the provision of services while under supervision; and(b) monitor the performance of the supervisee for compliance with applicable mental health statutes for appropriate and humane treatment of patients, and recognize a duty to report violations to the Division.(4) The supervisor and supervisee shall submit appropriate documentation to the Division for work completed by the supervisee evidencing the performance of the supervisee during the period of supervision, including the supervisor's evaluation of the supervisee's competence to practice mental health therapy.Utah Admin. Code R156-70a-501.2
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-22, effective 11/9/2021