Utah Admin. Code R277-313-2 - Definitions
(1) "Counseling" means a method used by
school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers to assist
individuals and groups in learning how to solve problems, develop coping
strategies, and make decisions about personal, health, social, emotional,
behavioral, educational, vocational, financial, and other interpersonal
concerns.
(2) "Practicing mental
health therapy" has the same meaning as set forth in Subsection
58-60-102(7).
(3) "Psychoeducation" means the process of
providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health
services and their family members.
(4) "Psychological services" includes:
(a) administering psychological and education
assessments, and other assessment procedures;
(b) interpreting assessment
results;
(c) obtaining,
integrating, and interpreting information about student behavior and conditions
relating to learning;
(d)
consulting with other staff members in planning school programs to meet the
special educational needs of student as indicated by psychological assessments,
interviews, direct observation, and behavioral evaluations;
(e) planning and managing a program of
psychological services, including psychological counseling for students and
parents; and
(f) assisting in
developing positive behavior intervention strategies.
(5) "Student support license areas" means the
following license areas of concentration:
(a)
school counselor;
(b) school
psychologist; and
(c) school social
worker.
Notes
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