DHS 50.08(7) (7) As part of its central administrative records, a YCSF shall maintain updated, written copies of its orientation program, evidence of current licensure and certification of professional staff, and documentation of orientation and ongoing training received by program staff and volunteers.

DHS 50.08 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20; correction in (2), (4) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2020 No. 775.

DHS 50.09 DHS 50.09 Clinical Supervision.

DHS 50.09(1) (1) The clinical coordinator shall be responsible for oversight of the job performance and actions of each staff member who is providing clinical services and support services, and for ensuring staff compliance with all laws and regulations governing care and treatment as well as the standards of practice of their individual professions.

DHS 50.09(2) (2) Each YCSF shall develop and implement a written policy for clinical supervision and clinical collaboration designed to provide sufficient guidance to assure the delivery of effective services. The policy shall address all of the following:

DHS 50.09(2)(a) (a) A method of assessing and evaluating treatment needs and outcomes to determine if treatment provided is effective, and a system to identify any necessary corrective measures and make changes to improve progress.

DHS 50.09(2)(b) (b) Identification of clinical issues, including incidents that pose a significant risk of an adverse outcome for youth that should warrant clinical collaboration, or clinical supervision that is in addition to the supervisions specified under ch. MPSW 4, 12, or 16, or ch. Psy 2, or for a recognized psychotherapy practitioner, whichever is applicable.

DHS 50.09(3) (3) Clinical supervision must be provided by staff meeting the qualifications under s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 1. to 8.

DHS 50.09(4) (4) Program staff who have not completed 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience, or who are not qualified under s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b) 1. to 8., shall receive a minimum of one hour of clinical supervision per week or for every 30 clock hours of mental health services they provide.

DHS 50.09(5) (5) Program staff who have completed 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience and who are qualified under s. DHS 34.21 (3) (b)1. to 8., shall participate in a minimum of one hour of peer clinical consultation per month or for every 120 clock hours of mental health services they provide.

DHS 50.09(6) (6) Clinical supervision shall comply with chs. MPSW 4, 12, and 16 or ch. Psy 2.

DHS 50.09(7) (7) Clinical supervision shall be provided by one or more of the following means:

DHS 50.09(7)(a) (a) Individual sessions with the staff member to review cases and assess performance.

DHS 50.09(7)(b) (b) Individual side-by-side sessions in which the supervisor is present while the staff person provides services and in which the supervisor assesses, teaches, and gives advice regarding the staff member’s performance during or after the session.

DHS 50.09(7)(c) (c) Group meetings to review and assess staff performance and provide staff advice or direction regarding specific situations or strategies.

DHS 50.09(7)(d) (d) Other professionally recognized methods of supervision, such as review using videotaped sessions or peer review, if the other methods are approved by the department and are specifically described in the written policies of the program.

DHS 50.09(8) (8) Clinical supervision shall be documented in a supervision or collaboration record, containing entries that are signed and dated by the staff member providing supervision.

DHS 50.09(9) (9) Clinical supervision shall comply with s. DHS 34.21 (7) (a) to (k).

DHS 50.09 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20; correction in (2) (b), (6), (9) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2020 No. 775; CR 23-053: am. (4), (5) Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10-1-23.

DHS 50.10 DHS 50.10 Admissions.

DHS 50.10(1) (1) Criteria for admission. Admission is voluntary, except that a minor may be admitted to a YCSF under this section by a court order under s. 51.20 (13) (a) 3., Stats., or through the procedure under s. 51.13, Stats. No YCSF may accept a minor for detention under s. 51.15, Stats.

DHS 50.10(2) (2) Eligibility for services.

DHS 50.10(2)(a) (a) A YCSF provides emergency mental health services. To receive emergency mental health services, a youth shall be in a crisis or be in a situation which is likely to develop into a crisis if supports are not provided.

DHS 50.10(2)(b) (b) Admission may be preventative.

DHS 50.10(2)(c) (c) A YCSF may accept an eligible youth from an inpatient setting.

DHS 50.10(3) (3) Consent for admission. A YCSF may admit a youth only after obtaining the written and informed consent of the youth or their legal representative, or if authorized by a county department under s. 51.42 or 51.437, Stats., to which the youth has been committed pursuant to s. 51.20 (13), Stats.

DHS 50.10(4) (4) Authorization. Admissions must be authorized by a staff member qualified under s. DHS 34.21(3) (b) 1. to 8. within 24 hours of admission.

DHS 50.10 History History: EmR1922: emerg. cr., eff. 11-2-19; CR 19-077: cr. Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20; correction in numbering in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register July 2020 No. 775.

DHS 50.11 DHS 50.11 Program Components. A YCSF shall offer or arrange for all of the following minimum required services: