N.M. Admin. Code § 6.100.2.24

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 6.100.2.24 - ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING DATA AND PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF REHABILITATION NEEDS

A. The counselor assigned by DVR shall review existing data:

(1) To determine whether an individual is eligible for vocational rehabilitation services; and

(2) To assign the priority of the individual for order of selection (if and when an order of selection is in force).

B. If existing data are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to make a determination of eligibility, the counselor assigned by DVR shall conduct a preliminary assessment to determine the individual's eligibility and priority for order of selection (if and when an order of selection is in force).

C. A preliminary assessment may include the provision of those vocational rehabilitation services necessary to determine whether the individual can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.

D. Decisions regarding the nature and scope of the vocational rehabilitation services to be provided during a preliminary assessment shall be made on a case-by-case basis, with consideration given to the importance of providing assistive technology devices and services and work-site assessments as a part of the preliminary assessment.

E. In all cases of mental or emotional disorder, DVR shall require documentation of examination by a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of such disorders, by a psychologist licensed by the state, or by a psychologist classified by the state personnel board, or other appropriate professional credentialed by or through the state.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.100.2.24

12-31-98; Recompiled 10/31/01