Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter V - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES
Division 6 - ADMISSION AND SERVICE PLANNING
Section 748.4759 - What mental health services are required for a child receiving trafficking victim services?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 748.4759

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A professional service provider must:

(1) Provide individual counseling to each child receiving trafficking victim services. The counseling must address any issues noted in the behavioral health assessment and whether intervention and additional treatment is needed for sexual assault;

(2) Provide family counseling, as appropriate; and

(3) Assess the frequency and duration of the counseling.

(b) You must document the assessment in the child's record.

(c) If a child refuses counseling, you must document this refusal in the child's record.

(d) For purposes of this rule, a professional service provider means:

(1) A psychiatrist licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners;

(2) A psychologist licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists;

(3) A master's level social worker or higher licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners;

(4) A professional counselor licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners and Professional Counselors;

(5) A marriage and family therapist licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists; or

(6) A master's level or higher nurse licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing and board certified in Psychiatric/Mental Health.

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