NAC432A.725. Assignment and duties of psychologist or clinical social worker; contents of plan of treatment.

     1. The field administrator shall assign to each client a psychologist or clinical social worker who is licensed to practice in this State. The psychologist or clinical social worker shall develop, use and review a plan of treatment, which must include:

     (a) The findings of the evaluation performed pursuant to NRS 432A.450 and NAC 432A.720;

     (b) A statement of the long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the client, which must include:

          (1) Goals and objectives established as a result of the evaluation performed pursuant to NRS 432A.450 and NAC 432A.720;

          (2) Goals and objectives determined by the client’s behavior, skills and attitude or the circumstances;

          (3) Evidence that the concerns voiced by the client were considered in establishing the goals and objectives; and

          (4) Evidence that the client’s family participated in establishing the goals and objectives, unless it is determined that the participation of the family will not benefit the client;

     (c) A description of the daily activities to be performed by the client;

     (d) A description of the services and treatment to be provided to the client or arranged for the client;

     (e) A schedule for the client to meet the goals and objectives;

     (f) A description of the methods which will be used for evaluation; and

     (g) A plan for the care of the client after he or she is released from the program.

     2. The description of the treatment provided to the client or arranged for the client must include:

     (a) The identity of the person who will be providing the treatment;

     (b) The date and duration of the treatment;

     (c) A description of the treatment;

     (d) The signature and title of the person preparing the description;

     (e) A monthly report of the client’s progress or lack of progress in reaching the goals and objectives; and

     (f) Documentation of each review of the record of a client, which must include:

          (1) The signature of the person reviewing the record;

          (2) The title of the person reviewing the record;

          (3) The date of the review; and

          (4) The reason for the review.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care, eff. 3-11-92)