ARM 37.90.433. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND DISABLING MENTAL ILLNESS: BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION ASSISTANT

(1) Behavioral Intervention Assistant service is provided when the personal assistance services available in the waiver and state plan are insufficient in meeting the needs of the member due to challenging behaviors and assistance is required to improve or restore function in activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), or social and adaptive skills. (2) Behavioral intervention assistant service is provided by entities that are licensed and insured to deliver personal care services. (3) Behavioral intervention assistants must have at least eight hours of specialized behavioral health training annually that is approved by the department. (4) Behavioral intervention assistants provide instructive assistance, cueing to prompt, and supervision to assist the member in completion of ADLs, IADLs, and community integration activities.