Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS › Part VIII - Behavior Analysts › Chapter 5 - Supervision Requirements › Subchapter B - Supervision Requirements for Registered Line Technicians (RLT) › Section VIII-515 - Supervisor Responsibilities

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  Supervision shall ensure that the quality of the services provided by the RLT
				  to his employer and to consumers is in accordance with accepted standards,
				  including the
Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior
				  Analysts
, adopted by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
				  board of directors on 08/07/14 and effective as of 01/01/16.
B. Supervision shall guide continuing
				  professional development of the RLT in ways that improve the practitioners
				  knowledge and skills.
C. It is the
				  responsibility of the designated supervisor to determine which tasks an RLT may
				  perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and
				  competence.
D. The LBA, SCABA, or
				  the supervisors alternate LBA or SCABA designee must be available for immediate
				  consultation with the RLT. The supervisor need not be physically present or on
				  the premises at all times.
E. The
				  LBA is ultimately responsible and accountable for client care and outcomes
				  under his clinical supervision. The supervising LBA shall:
1. be licensed by the board as a
				  LBA;
2. not be under restriction or
				  discipline from any licensing board or jurisdiction;
3. provide the minimum qualifying supervision
				  requirements as stated in section, however more supervision may be necessary
				  and should be conducted on a schedule consistent with evidence-based practice
				  and sufficient to ensure competence in the delivery of each of the clients
				  current treatment programs;
4. be
				  responsible for all referrals of the client;
5. be responsible for completing the clients
				  evaluation/assessment. The RLT may contribute to the screening and/or
				  evaluation process by gathering data and reporting observations. The RLT may
				  not evaluate independently or initiate treatment before the supervising LBAs
				  evaluation/assessment;
6. be
				  responsible for developing and modifying the clients treatment plan. The
				  treatment plan must include goals, interventions, frequency, and duration of
				  treatment. The RLT may contribute to the preparation, implementation, and
				  documentation of the treatment plan. The supervising behavior analyst shall
				  actively review all aspects of the RLTs contributions and be responsible for
				  the outcome of the treatment plan and assigning of appropriate intervention
				  plans to the RLT within the competency level of the RLT;
7. be responsible for developing the clients
				  discharge plan. The RLT may contribute to the preparation, implementation, and
				  documentation of the discharge plan. The supervising LBA shall be responsible
				  for the outcome of the discharge plan and assigning of appropriate tasks to the
				  RLT within the competency level of the RLT;
8. inform the board of the termination in a
				  supervisory relationship within 10 calendar days;
9. ensure that all client documentation
				  becomes a part of the permanent record; and
10. if a RLT is not currently providing
				  behavior analysis services, proper documentation must be maintained on reasons
				  for not meeting qualifying supervision requirements.