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Title 7 . Health and Social Services
Chapter 71 . Assisted Living Homes
Section 990. Definitions

7 AAC 71.990. Definitions

In this chapter,

(1) "center" means a mental health center operated with financial assistance provided under AS 47.30.520 - 47.30.620 (Community Mental Health Service Act) or any service provided by a subcontractor with financial assistance provided under AS 47.30.520 - 47.30.620;

(2) "contractor" means

(A) a city or borough government or other political subdivision of the state;

(B) a nonprofit corporation; or

(C) a combination of persons identified in (A) and (B) of this paragraph who have entered into an agreement with the department to provide community mental health services provided for in 7 AAC 71.010;

(3) "department" means the Department of Health and Social Services;

(4) "geographic planning area" means the locality designated by the department in A Shared Vision II, A Strategic Plan for Mental Health Services in Alaska, 1999-2003, adopted by reference.

(5) "mental health professional" means a person who

(A) has at least a master's degree in psychology or social work, or in a related field; and

(B) is appropriately credentialed through education, training, and experience to carry out the person's professional duties as set out in the person's job description;

(6) "service area" means the geographic area described by an applicant or contractor and approved by the department as the area for which services will be or are being provided;

(7) "working day" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a state holiday.

History: Eff. 11/29/97, Register 144; am 6/24/2004, Register 170

Authority: AS 47.30.530

AS 47.30.540

Editor's note: A copy of A Shared Vision II, A Strategic Plan for Mental Health Services in Alaska, 1999-2003, adopted by reference in 7 AAC 71.990(4) , may be reviewed at the Alaska state Library or the department's division of behavioral health.


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