53-21-1011. Continuation of services. This part may not be construed to prevent the continuation of services by or the facilities of existing community mental health centers or of any other appropriately certified or licensed mental health center or mental health professional.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 53-21-1011

  • Licensed mental health center: means an entity licensed by the department of public health and human services to provide mental health services and has the same meaning as mental health center as defined in 50-5-101. See Montana Code 53-21-1001
  • Mental health professional: means :

    (a)a certified professional person;

    (b)a physician licensed under Title 37, chapter 3;

    (c)a clinical professional counselor licensed under Title 37, chapter 39;

    (d)a psychologist licensed under Title 37, chapter 17;

    (e)a clinical social worker licensed under Title 37, chapter 39;

    (f)an advanced practice registered nurse, as provided for in 37-8-202, with a clinical specialty in psychiatric mental health nursing;

    (g)a physician assistant licensed under Title 37, chapter 20, with a clinical specialty in psychiatric mental health; or

    (h)a marriage and family therapist licensed under Title 37, chapter 39. See Montana Code 53-21-102