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Terms Used In Utah Code 58-60-602

  • Person: means :
         (24)(a) an individual;
         (24)(b) an association;
         (24)(c) an institution;
         (24)(d) a corporation;
         (24)(e) a company;
         (24)(f) a trust;
         (24)(g) a limited liability company;
         (24)(h) a partnership;
         (24)(i) a political subdivision;
         (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
         (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Practice as a behavioral health technician: means working under the general supervision of a mental health therapist and includes:
              (6)(a)(i) supporting administrative and care coordination activities, including:
                   (6)(a)(i)(A) maintaining accurate and confidential client records, progress notes, and incident reports, in compliance with applicable legal and ethical standards; and
                   (6)(a)(i)(B) assisting in discharge, referral, and after-care documentation, coordination, and administration;
              (6)(a)(ii) supporting patient non-clinical assessment, monitoring, and care planning activities, including:
                   (6)(a)(ii)(A) collecting intake and non-clinical psychosocial assessment information;
                   (6)(a)(ii)(B) gathering information to support diagnostic and treatment planning activities conducted by a mental health therapist; and
                   (6)(a)(ii)(C) observing, documenting, and reporting on client behaviors, treatment interventions, progress, and outcomes to a mental health therapist;
              (6)(a)(iii) supporting intervention and treatment activities, including:
                   (6)(a)(iii)(A) supporting licensed professionals in implementing interventions designed to address behavioral health issues;
                   (6)(a)(iii)(B) facilitating psychoeducational groups or activities, development skills or activities, or social support groups or activities to enhance client social skills, emotional well-being, and overall functioning;
                   (6)(a)(iii)(C) providing education and support to clients and their families on behavioral health issues, treatment options, and community resources;
                   (6)(a)(iii)(D) implementing behavioral management strategies including de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention as needed; and
                   (6)(a)(iii)(E) implementing crisis intervention strategies in accordance with established protocols, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients during emergencies. See Utah Code 58-60-601

     Nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent a person from lawfully engaging in practice as a behavioral health technician without certification.