OAR 291-124-1010: Definitions for Rules OAR 291-124-1000 through 291-124-1050

(1) Behavioral Health Services Administrator: The person responsible for the overall organization and delivery of mental health services to AICs. (2) Behavioral Health Services (BHS): A Health Services unit with primary responsibility for the assessment and treatment of AICs with mental illness and developmental disabilities. (3) Case Management: Delivery of mental health services to AICs. Case management activities include: (a) Identifying, screening and evaluating AICs to determine their eligibility for services; (b) Implementing individualized service plans, assistance in applying for financial benefits; (c) Coordinating release planning services with other agencies and resources, (d) Participating in case staffing; (e) Providing emotional support and counseling; (f) Crisis intervention for immediate safety concerns; and (g) Daily structure, support, supervision, and skills training; (4) Clinical Director: The person responsible to monitor clinical operations statewide who reports to the Behavioral Health Services Administrator. The clinical director must have a minimum of eight years of experience providing mental health services, a Master’s degree, two years of post-graduate clinical supervision and licensure in the State of Oregon. (5) Clinical Supervisor: The Behavioral Health Services program manager that supervises mental health treatment services provided by mental health specialists to AICs. The clinical supervisor must meet the requirements of a qualified mental health professional and have a minimum of five years of experience providing mental health services, with at least one year that includes supervision of staff. (6) Crisis: An urgent or emergency situation that occurs when an AIC’s stability or functioning is disrupted and there is an immediate need to resolve the situation to prevent serious deterioration or self injury. (7) Diagnosis: A diagnosis consistent with the current “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)” published by the American Psychiatric Association. (8) Mental Health Assessment: A process in which an AIC’s need for mental health services is determined through an evaluation of the AIC’s strengths, goals, needs, and current level of functioning. (9) Mental Status Examination: An overall assessment of an AIC’s mental functioning and cognitive abilities. (10) Mental Health Specialist: A Behavioral Health Services employee responsible for the delivery of mental health services to AICs.