Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 58 > Chapter 60 > Part 6 - Behavioral Health Coach and Technician Licensing Act

• Board: means the Behavioral Health Board created in Section Utah Code 58-60-102
• Department: means the Department of Commerce. See Utah Code 58-1-102
• Designated examiner: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-5-301. See Utah Code 58-60-102
• Division: means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section 58-1-103. See Utah Code 58-1-102
• Health care facility: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-2-201. See Utah Code 58-60-601
• Human services program: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-2-101. See Utah Code 58-60-601
• Individual: means a natural person. See Utah Code 58-60-102
• Mental health therapist: means an individual who is practicing within the scope of practice defined in the individual's respective licensing act and is licensed under this title as:
       (15)(a) a physician and surgeon, or osteopathic physician engaged in the practice of mental health therapy;
       (15)(b) an advanced practice registered nurse, specializing in psychiatric mental health nursing;
       (15)(c) an advanced practice registered nurse intern, specializing in psychiatric mental health nursing;
       (15)(d) a psychologist qualified to engage in the practice of mental health therapy;
       (15)(e) a certified psychology resident qualifying to engage in the practice of mental health therapy;
       (15)(f) a physician assistant specializing in mental health care under Section Utah Code 58-60-102
• patient: means an individual who consults or is examined or interviewed by an individual licensed under this chapter who is acting in the individual's professional capacity. See Utah Code 58-60-102
• 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 coach: means , subject to Subsection (5), providing services as an employee of a substance use disorder or mental health agency, and working under the general supervision of a mental health therapist and includes:
       (4)(a) providing services under the definition of practice as a behavioral health technician in Subsection (6);
       (4)(b) conducting administrative and care coordination activities, including:

            (4)(b)(i) providing targeted case management;

            (4)(b)(ii) providing care navigation services, including:

                 (4)(b)(ii)(A) connecting individuals to behavioral health resources and social services; and

                 (4)(b)(ii)(B) facilitating communication with other behavioral health providers;

            (4)(b)(iii) providing referrals and crisis referrals, including:

                 (4)(b)(iii)(A) engaging in warm handoffs with other behavioral health providers; and

                 (4)(b)(iii)(B) adhering to a standardized protocol in responding to a crisis or risk of crisis within a behavioral health facility, program, or other entity;

            (4)(b)(iv) providing additional support to other behavioral health providers, facilities, programs, and entities, including:

                 (4)(b)(iv)(A) conducting administrative activities; and

                 (4)(b)(iv)(B) extending non-clinical behavioral health support; and

            (4)(b)(v) providing discharge, post-treatment referral, and non-clinical after-care services;
       (4)(c) conducting patient assessment, monitoring, and planning activities, including:

            (4)(c)(i) conducting non-clinical psychosocial assessments and screenings;

            (4)(c)(ii) conducting collaborative planning, care planning, and goal setting;

            (4)(c)(iii) gathering information to inform a mental health therapist's:

                 (4)(c)(iii)(A) diagnostic evaluations;

                 (4)(c)(iii)(B) initial treatment plans; and

                 (4)(c)(iii)(C) treatment plan reviews and updates;

            (4)(c)(iv) monitoring client progress and tracking outcomes to inform a mental health therapist's:

                 (4)(c)(iv)(A) diagnostic evaluations; and

                 (4)(c)(iv)(B) treatment plan reviews and updates;

            (4)(c)(v) assisting in drafting initial treatment plans by gathering information on a client's history and demographics, only:

                 (4)(c)(v)(A) in the treatment of clients with mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms or disorders, as assessed or diagnosed by a mental health therapist, and as defined by the division in rule;

                 (4)(c)(v)(B) with completion of the treatment plan by a mental health therapist after assessing the client before treatment begins; and

                 (4)(c)(v)(C) at the discretion of and with prior documented authorization from a licensed health care facility, or from a licensed human services program; and

            (4)(c)(vi) assisting in the information gathering process of reviewing and updating treatment goals, only:

                 (4)(c)(vi)(A) in the treatment of clients with mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms or disorders, as assessed or diagnosed by a mental health therapist;

                 (4)(c)(vi)(B) with completion of the treatment plan from a mental health therapist after assessing the client before subsequent treatment begins; and

                 (4)(c)(vi)(C) at the discretion of and with prior documented authorization from a licensed health facility or a licensed human service program; and
       (4)(d) conducting intervention and treatment activities, including:

            (4)(d)(i) providing psychosocial education groups related to behavioral health literacy, wellness education and promotion, goal setting, life skills, and coping skills;

            (4)(d)(ii) providing other interventions to enhance client social skills, emotional well-being, and overall functioning, including:

                 (4)(d)(ii)(A) supportive consultations;

                 (4)(d)(ii)(B) habilitation services; and

                 (4)(d)(ii)(C) activity-based programs;

            (4)(d)(iii) providing evidence-based, manualized interventions, only:

                 (4)(d)(iii)(A) under the supervision of a mental health therapist;

                 (4)(d)(iii)(B) in the treatment of mild to moderate behavioral health symptoms or disorders, as assessed or diagnosed by a mental health therapist; and

                 (4)(d)(iii)(C) according to a treatment plan reviewed and signed by a mental health therapist; and

            (4)(d)(iv) co-facilitating group therapy with a mental health therapist. See Utah Code 58-60-601
• 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
• Practice of mental health therapy: means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-60-102. See Utah Code 58-60-601
• Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5