6.3.2.3 Mental HealthWhenever a mental health crisis is suspected, every effort must be made to secure a prompt mental health evaluation and any medically necessary treatment for the client. An emergency mental health referral for evaluation and/or treatment must always be made when any of the following are identified during a mental health screening:
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• When the clinician conducting the mental health screen has the appropriate training and credentials to conduct the mental health evaluation and provide the mental health treatment (mental or behavioral health problems, mental illnesses, or substance abuse or dependence), the clinician may choose to provide the mental health services or refer the client to an appropriate clinician. Clinicians who do not have these qualifications must refer clients to a qualified mental health specialists for such care. For additional information about conducting a mental health screen, providers can refer to the THSteps online educational module "Mental Health Screening" at www.txhealthsteps.com. |
Suicidal thoughts, threats, or behaviors
