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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 10.21.19.09" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="19" heading="Treatment Coordinator.">
  <text>The program director shall assign to each individual who is receiving MTS a mental health professional who is the individual's treatment coordinator, and who shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Assess the individual's needs by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Collaborating in the initial psychiatric evaluation conducted according to the provisions of Regulation .05A of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Collecting and evaluating relevant history;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Direct the development of the ITP and required periodic updates, as outlined in Regulation .05C of this chapter;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Ensure appropriate linkage with treatment services by providing:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Outreach, which includes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Meeting with the individual in the individual's home or at a site that is most appropriate to the individual's needs and preferences; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Crisis intervention;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Advocacy, which includes assisting the individual to acquire treatment and rehabilitation services acceptable to the individual and entitlements, housing, and other basic necessities; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Coordination of service plans with other agencies and providers;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Monitor the progress of the individual by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conducting periodic assessments of the individual's living situation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Conducting face-to-face assessments of the individual's mental status, including the individual's:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Appearance;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Behavior;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Affect;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Thought processes;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Judgment; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Insight; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Maintaining progress summary notes, as required under the provisions of Regulation .05D(2) of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>As required by the individual's ITP, provide interactive therapies delineated under Regulation .06D of this chapter; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>When appropriate, recommend discharge and prepare, with the individual, a discharge plan, according to the provisions of Regulation .07 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>