37.98.1201    THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT PROGRAM

(1) A program shall provide therapeutic treatment to youth.

(2) A program shall appoint one or more lead clinical staff (LCS) members from the licensed mental health professionals of the program as professional staff.

(3) Each LCS shall be responsible for no more than 16 youth.

(4) The LCS must oversee all therapeutic treatment needs for the youth which at a minimum shall consist of:

(a) one individual treatment session per week per youth;

(b) two group treatment sessions per week per youth;

(c) one treatment team meeting per week per youth; and

(d) family therapy when appropriate.

History: Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.