214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-60-00-1.8

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 214-RICR-60-00-1.8 - Initial Assessments and Service Planning
A. Intake includes but is not limited to administration of:
1. A validated mental health screening tool within 48 hours of detention that enables clinicians to determine the presence of acute mental health issues which may require prompt intervention.
2. A risk assessment instrument designed to structure appraisals of violence risk and risk management plans for adolescents, completed within 30 days of adjudication.
B. A validated comprehensive assessment is completed within 30 days of a youth's adjudication which evaluates a broad spectrum of mental health and substance abuse issues to determine necessary levels of treatment.
1. Treatment goals identified through the comprehensive assessment process are documented in the treatment planning section of RICHIST.
2. Documentation includes the status of a child's risk need areas including: disruptive behavior/personality, attitudes/orientation, emotional stability, substance abuse, family, peer relations, and education/employment as well as protective factors.
C. The assessment process includes parent(s)/caregiver(s) who have contact with the child and are providing care.

214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-60-00-1.8