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UNOFFICIAL 1737-11 uses the designation of licensed clinical social worker; and

(C) Be limited to the scope of practice of a qualified licensed clinical social worker in behavioral health as authorized under State law; (5) General hospitals with a separate license as a psychiatric facility under Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11, chapter 93, shall have: (A) Qualified professional, technical, and consultant personnel available to evaluate each patient at the time of admission; (B) Qualified, professional, technical, and supporting personnel to carry out an intensive and comprehensive treatment program; (C) A seclusion room; (D) Psychiatric services available at all times; and (E) The capability to admit voluntary and involuntary commitments; and

(6) State community mental health centers

and psychiatric outpatient clinics attached to a general hospital with a separate license

as a psychiatric facility may provide psychiatric care through the centers' therapeutic teams. A therapeutic team shall: (A) Be under the direct supervision of a psychiatrist; or (B) For patients who are not prescribed medications, be under the supervision of a psychologist; and (C) Provide care that meets the patient's specified needs. [Eff 08/01/94, am 10/26/01; am 01/06/05] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 467E-7, 467E-9; 42 C.F.R. §431.10) (Imp: HRS §§346E-7, 346E-9;

42 C.F.R. §§405.232(a), 440.60)

§17-1737-13 Psychiatric consultation. (a) A psychiatrist's or psychologist's consultation shall be for diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning of a patient. (1) Consultation shall be limited to a total of two hours, in one or two visits, for interview and documentation. (2) Prior authorization is not required.