30:4-3.15. Definitions relative to reporting patient abuse, professional misconduct. 1. For the purposes of this act: 'Clinical treatment staff' means a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, physical therapist or social worker licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, an occupational, recreation, art or music therapist or a substance use disorder counselor. 'Employee' means a person employed by the State to work at a State psychiatric hospital or a person employed by a private entity under contract with the State to provide contracted services at a State psychiatric hospital. 'Nursing direct care staff' means a Human Services Assistant, Human Services Technician, or a nurse licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. 'State psychiatric hospital' means a psychiatric hospital listed in R.S.30:1-7. L.1997, c.70, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.93.
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