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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
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Chapter 388-147. Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services. |
Section 388-147-1605. Do I need a treatment plan for children under my care?
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- (1) If you care for children under the care and authority of the department, with contracts or agreements to provide treatment or therapeutic services, you must assist in developing and implementing a written treatment plan for each child by the thirtieth day in care.(2) The treatment plan must:(a) Identify the service needs of the child, parent or guardian;(b) Describe the treatment goals and strategies for achieving those goals;(c) Include an ongoing account of the treatment received by the child and others involved in the treatment plan, such as any group treatment or individual counseling; and(d) Be updated at least quarterly to show the progress toward meeting goals and list barriers to the permanent plan.(3) A master's level case management staff person or consultant must review and sign approving the child's treatment plan.