Residents shall receive mental health screening and risk assessment upon admission to a secure facility in order to determine the necessity of an immediate referral to a mental health professional. Mental health assessments and observations shall be incorporated into the classification system, consistent with the requirements of Part 7402 of this Title. Signs, symptoms and behaviors identified by the screening and risk assessment shall be evaluated by an assigned facility counselor to determine if mental health services are required.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7414.4