New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37 - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT
Subchapter 6 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STATE-FUNDED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Section 10:37-6.43 - Designation of responsibility

(a) There must be a comprehensive ISP guiding service provision to each client in every Program Element except Emergency Services.

(b) Each client shall be given the opportunity and shall be encouraged to participate in the initial development of his/her ISP and in subsequent reviews and revisions of that ISP. Clients should sign their treatment plans, to indicate involvement and agreement.

(c) To the maximum extent possible, each Program Element shall involve the client's family and friends, in the needs assessment processes and in the development of the ISP, except when contradicted or when the client does not wish these other people involved. Efforts to involve clients and their natural support systems, as well as reasons for their noninvolvement, shall be documented in the client's record.

(d) When possible, an interdisciplinary team should assess client needs and develop an appropriate ISP. The team should consist of staff persons and community agencies, who are working with the client. Team participation should be a continuing process which operates concurrently with the delivery of services.

(e) When a team is utilized, there shall be a designated coordinator or "primary service procurer" who has overall responsibility for implementing the plan and insuring that linkages have been established among the appropriate Program Elements and other agencies. (See 10:37-5.1.)