Every youth shall receive a mental health screening and risk assessment upon admission to a facility to determine the necessity of an immediate referral to a mental health professional. Mental health assessments and observations shall be incorporated into the facility's classification system, consistent with the requirements of Part 7313 of this Title. Signs, symptoms and behaviors identified by the screening and risk assessment shall be evaluated by an appropriate mental health professional to determine if mental health services are required.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7311.3