R523-4-3. Definitions

  (1) "Screening" means a preliminary appraisal of an adult to determine if further assessment of mental health, and/or substance use risk and needs is warranted.

  (2) "Assessment" means an in-depth clinical interview with a licensed mental health therapist, used to:

  (a) Determine if an adult is in need of:

  (i) Mental health or substance use disorder treatment;

  (ii) An educational series;

  (iii) Recovery support services;

  (b) Recommend a needed level of care or array of services.

  (3) "Criminogenic Risk" means individual characteristics that are directly related to researched causations of crime.

  (4) "Level of Care" means the intensity of either substance use disorder services needed as defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) or the array of services needed to address an individual's mental health issues.

  (5) "Treatment" means the array of therapeutic services, including individual, family, group services, medications and interventions designed to improve and enhance social or psychological functioning and reduce criminogenic risk for individuals identified as having either mental health or substance use disorders.

  (6) "Educational Series" means an evidence-based instructional series obtained at a substance use disorder program that is approved by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health in accordance with Section 62A-15-105 designed to prevent the onset of substance use and/or mental health disorders.

  (7) "Recovery" means a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.

  (8) "Recovery Support" means social support services or activities provided before, during or after completion of acute treatment services to enhance an individual's ability to either attain or retain their recovery from either mental health or substance use disorders.

  (9) "Mandatory" means education or treatment ordered, motivated, or supervised by the criminal justice system.