Under Subsections
58-70a-501.2(6)(b) and (c), a
physician assistant specializing in mental health care who is in the process of
completing supervised clinical practice hours under Subsection
58-70a-501.1(4)(d)(i) or (ii), or
completing collaborative clinical practice hours under Subsection
58-70a-501.1(4)(d)(iii), may engage in the practice of mental health therapy in
accordance with the following supervision standards:
(1) A supervisor shall be licensed in good
standing in the jurisdiction in which the supervision occurs.
(2)
(a) The
duties of the supervisor to mentor and advocate for the appropriate and ethical
treatment of patients shall be observed above any other interest or
consideration within the supervisor relationship.
(b) The supervisor and supervisee shall
maintain a relationship in which the supervisor is independent from the
supervisee's control, and the supervisor's ability to supervise and direct the
practice of the supervisee is not compromised.
(3) A supervisor shall:
(a) ensure that the supervisee complies with
confidentiality requirements and meets the local standards of care in the
provision of services while under supervision; and
(b) monitor the performance of the supervisee
for compliance with applicable mental health statutes for appropriate and
humane treatment of patients, and recognize a duty to report violations to the
Division.
(4) The
supervisor and supervisee shall submit appropriate documentation to the
Division for work completed by the supervisee evidencing the performance of the
supervisee during the period of supervision, including the supervisor's
evaluation of the supervisee's competence to practice mental health
therapy.
