Psychological Services

Section 350 Section 350.1020  Psychological Services a)         Psychological services shall be provided to residents, directly through contact with psychologists and indirectly through the psychologists' consultation with other persons involved in psychological testing of or behavior modification of residents. (B) b)         Psychologists shall participate, when appropriate, in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation of individual residents for the purpose of initiating and monitoring individual habilitation programs. c)         The psychologist shall report and disseminate the evaluation results in such a manner that the information, useful to the staff working with the resident, will be promptly provided and that confidentiality will be maintained. d)         Psychologists shall participate, when appropriate, in the development of written, detailed, specific and individualized habilitation program plans, that provide for periodic review, follow-up and updating and that are designed to maximize each resident's development and acquisition of: 1)         Perceptual skills 2)         Sensorimotor skills 3)         Self-help skills 4)         Communication skills 5)         Social skills 6)         Self direction 7)         Emotional stability 8)         Effective use of time (including leisure time) e)         The facility shall employ sufficient, appropriately qualified staff, and necessary supporting personnel, to carry out the various psychological service activities in accordance with the needs of the following functions:  (B) 1)         Psychological services to residents including evaluation, consultation, therapy, and program development 2)         Administration and supervision of psychological services 3)         Staff training