Utah Admin. Code 277-622-2

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R277-622-2 - Definitions

(1) "Behavioral health support personnel" means an individual, who works under the direct supervision of qualifying personnel consistent with Subsection 53F-2-415(1)(a), and is trained by an LEA on a three-year cycle in:

(a) trauma-informed practices;

(b) crisis de-escalation, consistent with the Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventional manual, incorporated by reference in Section R277-609-3;

(c) fundamentals of behavior;

(d) data collection;

(e) fundamentals of multi-tiered systems of support;

(f) conflict management;

(g) multi-disciplinary collaboration;

(h) mental health literacy;

(i) confidentiality; and

(j) limitations of the role of behavioral health support personnel.

(2) "Licensed" means an individual who may lawfully practice in an area described in Section 53F-2-415:

(a) under an interstate compact; or

(b) as authorized by:

(i) the Division of Occupational Professional Licensing;

(ii) the Department of Health and Human Services; or

(iii) the Board through an associate or professional license as described in Rule R277-306.

(3) "Plan" means a School-based Mental Health Qualifying Grant plan described in Section R277-622-3.

(4) "Qualifying personnel" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection 53F-2-415(1) including being licensed.

(5) "Regional Education Service Agency" or "RESA" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection 53G-4-410(1)(b).

(6) "Related services" means:

(a) mental health or school nursing services provided by:

(i) qualifying personnel within the scope of their practice;

(ii) the local mental health authority; or

(iii) or a private provider through a contract; or

(b) training funded only through carry forward funds that is provided by qualifying personnel for school personnel.

(7) "Work under the direct supervision of qualifying personnel" means that:

(a) all assignments and responsibilities of an employee are given by qualifying personnel who reviews the work for completeness and accuracy; and

(b) the supervisor is responsible for actions taken and is available if needed.

Utah Admin. Code R277-622-2

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-16, effective 7/31/2019

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-08, effective 4/1/2021

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-10, effective 5/11/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-15, effective 7/22/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/11/2023