ARSD 67:62:13:04. Individualized and mobile program of assertive community treatment team duties

The duties of the individualized and mobile program of assertive community treatment (IMPACT) team include: (1) Maintaining a therapeutic alliance with the client; (2) Referring and linking the client to all needed services provided outside of the IMPACT program; (3) Ensuring that all needed services provided outside of the IMPACT program are received and monitoring the benefit of those services to the client; (4) Coordinating face-to-face meetings with the client, at least one time per week, and an annual minimum average of sixteen contacts per month with IMPACT team members; (5) Coordinating the provision of IMPACT emergency services and hospital liaison services, if the client is in a crisis; (6) Coordinating overall independent living assistance services, and working with community agencies to develop needed resources including housing, employment options, and income assistance; (7) Supporting and consulting with the client's family or other support network; and (8) Acting as a client advocate.