New Jersey S4412 establishes youth mental health care professionals in family court.
New Jersey S4412 mandates the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part in each vicinage to provide a youth mental health care professional. This professional, a licensed social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist with expertise in youth development and mental health, will support and advise the court in cases involving individuals under 21 years old. Their duties include identifying youth with mental health needs, recognizing when specific interventions are needed, providing referrals for evidence-based mental health services, and connecting youth and caregivers to appropriate.
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