67:62:08:07.  Treatment plan. The initial treatment plan must be completed within thirty days of the first day the intake process begins and must include the mental health staff's signature and credentials, the date of the signature, and the clinical supervisor's signature and credentials, if the mental health staff member does not meet the criteria of a clinical supervisor, as defined in § 67:62:01:01. Evidence of the client's or the client's parent or guardian's participation and meaningful involvement in formulating the plan must be documented in the client's clinical record.

    The treatment plan must:

    (1)  Contain goals or objectives which are individualized, clear, specific, and measurable, so that both the client and the mental health staff can determine when progress has been made;

    (2)  Address multiple client needs, if applicable, that are relevant to the client's mental health treatment;

    (3)  Include interventions that match the client's readiness for change with respect to identified issues; and

    (4)  Be understandable by the client and the client's parent or guardian, if applicable.

    A copy of the treatment plan must be provided to the client, and to the client's parent or guardian if applicable.

    Source: 43 SDR 80, effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25, 27A-5-1.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1, 27A-5-1.