433B.130 - Administrator: Powers and duties. - Nevada Statutes

433B.130  Administrator: Powers and duties.

      1.  The Administrator shall:

      (a) Administer, in accordance with the policies established by the Commission, the programs of the Division for the mental health of children.

      (b) Establish appropriate policies to ensure that children in division facilities have timely access to clinically appropriate psychotropic medication that are consistent with the policies established pursuant to NRS 432B.197.

      2.  The Administrator may:

      (a) Appoint the administrative personnel necessary to operate the programs of the Division for the mental health of children.

      (b) Delegate to the administrative officers the power to appoint medical, technical, clerical and operational staff necessary for the operation of any division facilities.

      3.  If the Administrator finds that it is necessary or desirable that any employee reside at a facility operated by the Division or receive meals at such a facility, perquisites granted or charges for services rendered to that person are at the discretion of the Director of the Department.

      4.  The Administrator may accept children referred to the Division for treatment pursuant to the provisions of NRS 458.290 to 458.350, inclusive.

      5.  The Administrator may enter into agreements with the Administrator of the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services of the Department for the care and treatment of clients of the Division of Child and Family Services at any facility operated by the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services.

      (Added to NRS by 1993, 2709; A 1999, 103; 2009, 271, 414)