(1) Any mental and behavioral health treatment provider directly administering services to a participant shall be licensed by the appropriate state licensing board or hold a current and valid certification by the State Department of Mental Health or other appropriate state agency.(2) A mental health treatment court shall provide either directly or through referrals, a range of services, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Screenings using a valid and reliable screening tool effective for identifying individuals with mental and behavioral health issues for eligibility and appropriate services;(b) Clinical assessment;(c) Referral to appropriate level of treatment services;(d) Counseling and treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders;(e) Employment Services;(f) Education and/or vocational services; and(g) Community service coordination, care and support.Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 356, HB 1218,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 466, HB 1352,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2019.Added by Laws, 2017, ch. 416, HB 1089, 5, eff. 4/11/2017.
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