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Do the Mental Health Clinic Standards of Care make any recommendations regarding caseload size and/or composition?

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Do the Mental Health Clinic Standards of Care make any recommendations regarding caseload size and/or composition?

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Caseload size per clinician should reflect the acuity level of the population served so that the frequency and intensity of recommended treatment can be delivered. Individuals with high intensity needs should be equitably distributed with consideration of assignment to more experienced clinicians as needed.