R277-622-2. Definitions

(1) "Behavioral health support personnel" means an individual, who works under the direct supervision of qualifying personnel consistent with Subsection 53F-2-415(1)(a), and is trained by an LEA on a three-year cycle in: (a) trauma-informed practices; (b) the benefits of overcoming challenges during childhood, building protective factors, and providing positive childhood experiences; (c) crisis de-escalation, consistent with the Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventional manual, incorporated by reference in Section R277-609-3; (d) fundamentals of behavior; (e) data collection; (f) fundamentals of multi-tiered systems of support; (g) conflict management; (h) multi-disciplinary collaboration; (i) mental health literacy; (j) confidentiality; and (k) limitations of the role of behavioral health support personnel. (2) "Licensed" means an individual who may lawfully practice in an area described in Section 53F-2-415: (a) under an interstate compact; or (b) as authorized by: (i) the Division of Occupational Professional Licensing; (ii) the Department of Health and Human Services; or (iii) the Board through an associate or professional license as described in Rule R277-306. (3) "Plan" means a School-based Mental Health Qualifying Grant plan described in Section R277-622-3. (4) "Qualifying personnel" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection 53F-2-415(1) including being licensed. (5) "Regional Education Service Agency" or "RESA" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection 53G-4-410(1)(b). (6) "Related services" means: (a) mental health or school nursing services provided by: (i) qualifying personnel within the scope of their practice; (ii) the local mental health authority; or (iii) or a private provider through a contract; or (b) training funded only through carry forward funds that is provided by qualifying personnel for school personnel. (7) "Work under the direct supervision of qualifying personnel" means that: (a) all assignments and responsibilities of an employee are given by qualifying personnel who reviews the work for completeness and accuracy; and (b) the supervisor is responsible for actions taken and is available if needed.