SECTION 450:17-7-8. Behavioral Health Service plan

(a)   The service plan shall be completed by a LBHP or licensure candidate and is performed with the active participation of the consumer and a support person or advocate if requested by the consumer. In the case of children under the age of 18, it is performed with the participation of the parent or guardian and the child as age and developmentally appropriate. The service plan shall provide the formation of measurable service objectives and reflect ongoing changes in goals and objectives based upon consumer's progress or preference or the identification of new needs, challenges and problems.

(b)   The service plan is developed after and based on information obtained in the mental health assessment and includes the evaluation of the assessment information by the clinician and the consumer.

(c)   The service plan must have an overall general focus on recovery which, for adults, may include goals like employment, independent living, volunteer work, or training, and for children, may include areas like school and educational concerns and assisting the family in caring for the child in the least restrictive level of care.

(d)   Comprehensive service plans must be completed within six (6) treatment sessions and adhere to the format and content requirements described in the facility policy and procedures.

(e)   Service plan updates should occur at a minimum of every 6 months during which services are provided and adhere to the format and content requirements described in the facility policy and procedures.

(f)   Service plans, both comprehensive and update, must include dated signatures for the consumer customer (if over age 14), the parent/guardian (if under age18 or otherwise applicable), and the primary service practitioner. Signatures must be obtained after the service plan is completed.

(g)   Compliance with 450:17-7-8 shall be determined by a review of the clinical records, policies and procedures, and interviews with staff and consumers, and other agency documentation.

[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 2741, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1494, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2658, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2333, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1303, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1067, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 960, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1421, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2563, eff 7-12-07; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2675, eff 7-25-09; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2216, eff 7-11-10; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 964, eff 9-1-16; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1809, eff 10-1-18]