Section 465IAC2-11-66. Treatment plan

   (a) Children placed in a secure private facility shall have an initial written treatment plan within ten (10) working days of admission to the unit.

  (b) The treatment plan requirements shall be as follows:

(1) A specific caseworker shall be assigned to each child in the unit.

(2) Individual, group, or family counseling sessions shall be provided to each child at least three (3) times a week with other sessions available as needed.

(3) At least one (1) caseworker or supervisor assigned to the unit shall be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day and be available to provide on-site services as needed.

  (c) At least monthly reviews shall be written for each child in care to assess the need for a continued secure program.

  (d) A written summary of the monthly reviews shall be sent to the placing agency. The summary shall include the following assessments:

(1) The condition of the child.

(2) The incidents that indicate the child is gravely disabled or dangerous to self and others.

(3) The estimated time that the child needs to remain in the secure private facility.

(4) A review of the medical and physical status of the child by a licensed practical nurse or other appropriately licensed medical professional.

  (e) The child caring institution shall involve staff members who provide direct care, social services, education, recreation, and health services in developing and implementing the treatment plan for the child and the family.

  (f) The child caring institution shall involve the child, the parent, legal guardian, or placing agency when available in the development of the treatment plan. Upon request, the parent or guardian shall receive a copy of the plan.

  (g) The treatment plan shall include an assessment of the following with the child and family:

(1) Needs.

(2) Strengths.

(3) Weaknesses.

(4) Problem areas.

  (h) The treatment plan shall state goals to be achieved, staff assignments, time schedules, and steps to be taken to meet the goals in at least the following areas:

(1) Education.

(2) Daily living activities.

(3) Any specialized recreation.

(4) Any specialized services, such as counseling.

(5) Family involvement and plan for visitation.

(6) The projected length of stay.

  (i) If the assessment of a child indicates the child is in need of treatment by a psychiatrist or is currently under psychiatric care, the child caring institution shall provide or arrange for appropriate consultation and treatment.

  (j) The child caring institution shall share with the child decisions regarding development, changes, or continuation of plans, and contacts with the family, placing agency, or other significant persons outside the child caring institution.

  (k) The child caring institution shall review and revise as necessary the treatment plan at least every six (6) months. The review shall include input from the child, direct care workers, and the placing agency. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-11-66; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 2016; errata filed Sep 9, 1991, 10:45 a.m.: 15 IR 10; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Family Resources (470 IAC 3-13-66) to the Department of Child Services (465 IAC 2-11-66) by P.L.234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.