Montana § 53-21-161 - Qualifications Of Professional Persons
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-161 — Qualifications Of Professional Persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-161. Qualifications Of Professional Persons
Qualifications of professional persons. In every mental health facility to which a person is admitted pursuant to this part: (1) each professional person and other staff member employed by the facility shall meet all certification requirements promulgated by the department; (2) all nonprofessional staff members who have not had prior clinical experience in a mental institution shall have substantial orientation training; (3) staff members on all levels shall have regularly scheduled inservice training; (4) each nonprofessional staff member shall be under the direct supervision of a professional person.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-161 cover?
Section 53-21-161 ("Qualifications Of Professional Persons") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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