N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6344.20

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-C 6344.20 - Treatment Planning and Progress Reports
(a) The treatment plan for each child or family receiving services shall include input from the individuals described in (b) below.
(b) The following individuals shall be included on the treatment team:
(1) The child, if age and developmentally appropriate;
(2) The child's parents;
(3) The CPSW or JPPO, or both;
(4) The prescribing practitioner;
(5) School district personnel; and
(6) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, other persons as requested by the child and family, including:
a. Teachers;
b. Counselors;
c. Friends;
d. Relatives; and
e. Advocates assigned by the court.
(c) The initial clinical treatment plan shall be written within 30 days of intake approval for extension and reviewed quarterly thereafter and shall include:
(1) The findings of the provider's assessment;
(2) An estimate by the treatment team members of the length of service to be provided to the child and family, based upon referral information and the provider's assessment;
(3) The child's permanency plan, as identified by the CPSW or JPPO:
(4) A concurrent plan as an alternative to the child's permanent plan as identified by the CPSW or JPPO; and
(5) The goals and objectives for the child and family that shall address one or more of the following domains identified in the plan:
a. Safety and behavior;
b. Emotional well-being;
c. Interpersonal relationships;
d. Family community connections;
e. Physical health;
f. Mental health;
g. Education; and
h. Independent living skills training, if applicable.
(d) Each domain identified in (c) (5) above shall address:
(1) The specific goals and objectives to be achieved by the child and family;
(2) The timeframes for completion of goals and objectives;
(3) An identification of:
a. The behavioral health services to be provided directly to the child and family,
b. The frequency and duration of services, and
c. Any measures for ensuring their integration with the child's activities, including identifying how the child's family, relative family or foster family will participate in their treatment; and
(4) An identification of the person responsible for implementing the stated interventions in the treatment plan.
(e) For cases in which reunification is the identified permanency goal, the treatment plan shall include:
(1) A community reintegration and transition plan identifying the behavioral health supports for the child to return to his or her community; and
(2) The transfer of behavioral health services to the appropriate certified providers in the child's community of origin, if necessary.
(f) The provider's treatment plan shall be signed and dated by the provider and the following team members, indicating they participated in the process:
(1) The CPSW, JPPO, or both;
(2) The prescribing practitioner;
(3) The child, when age and developmentally appropriate; and
(4) The child's parent(s) or guardian.
(g) Treatment plan revisions shall be explained in writing to all team members.
(h) The treatment plan and any revisions shall be filed in the child's DCYF case file and copies sent to:
(1) The CPSW, JPPO, or both;
(2) The child's parent(s) or guardian;
(3) The prescribing practitioner; and
(4) The foster or placement provider, if participating.
(i) Once the treatment plan is completed, the provider shall receive supervision by the prescribing practitioner.
(j) Each provider shall provide reports to DCYF, as follows:
(1) Progress reports every month;
(2) Any reports required by the court pursuant to RSA 169-B:5-a, RSA 169-C:12-b and 169-D:4-a; and
(3) Service termination reports, which shall be sent the CPSW or JPPO no later than 10 days following termination.
(k) The progress reports shall clearly and accurately reflect the child and family's progress regarding measurable treatment plan goals and objectives.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6344.20

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-C 6344) #9311, eff 11-5-08

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 28, Filed July 13, 2017, Proposed by #12206, Effective 6/10/2017, Expires 6/10/2027.