Definitions

As used in this part: (1) "211" means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission for consumer access to community information and referral services. (2) "ACT team personnel" means a licensed psychiatrist or mental health therapist, or another individual, as determined by the division, who is part of an ACT team. (3) "Approved 211 service provider" means a public or nonprofit agency or organization designated by the department to provide 211 services. (4) (a) "Assertive community treatment" means mental health services and on-site intervention that a person renders to an individual with a mental illness. (b) "Assertive community treatment" includes the provision of assessment and treatment plans, rehabilitation, support services, and referrals to other community resources. (5) "Assertive community treatment team" or "ACT team" means a mobile team of medical and mental health professionals that provides assertive community outreach treatment and, based on the individual circumstances of each case, coordinates with other medical providers and appropriate community resources. (6) "Mental health therapist" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-60-102. (7) "Mental illness" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-5-301. (8) "Psychiatrist" means an individual who: (a) is licensed as a physician under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; and (b) is board eligible for a psychiatry specialization recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists or the American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. (9) (a) "Utah 211" means an information and referral system that: (i) maintains a database of: (A) providers of health and human services; and (B) volunteer opportunities and coordinators throughout the state; (ii) assists individuals, families, and communities at no cost in identifying, understanding, and accessing the providers of health and human services; and (iii) works collaboratively with state agencies, local governments, community-based organizations, not-for-profit organizations, organizations active in disaster relief, and faith-based organizations. (b) "Utah 211" does not mean service provided by 911 and first responders.