Mental Health Screening and Assessment. The district is administering a screening tool for TA participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted, in addition to screening for a disability that occurs as part of the application or disability determination process
Mental Health Screening and Assessment a. In addition to screening for a disability as part of the application or disability determination process, does the district administer a screening tool for TA participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted? Yes No
b. Describe the district’s policy for determining when a program participant is offered a mental health screen:
c. What screening tools does the district use? (Select all that apply) LDSS 5009 - Mental Health Screening Tool The computer assisted version of the Modified Mini Screening tool (MMS) Other Screening tool (describe below)
d. If using the MMS, indicate below the district’s cutoff score (7, 8 or 9) for referral to a mental health evaluation.
e. Describe below the procedure the district uses if the screening tool warrants a mental health evaluation referral
Mental Health Screening and Assessment. The district is administering a screening tool for Temporary Assistance participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted, in addition to screening for a disability that occurs as part of the application or disability determination process Yes No (If No, section 6.2 is complete) If yes: Describe the district’s policy for determining when a program participant is offered a mental health screen. If yes: Does the district use the LDSS 5009 - Mental Health Screening Tool and/or the computer assisted version of the Modified Mini Screening tool (MMS)? If using the MMS, indicate the district’s cutoff score (7, 8 or 9) for referral to a mental health evaluation: If using a screening tool other than the MMS, indicate the screening tool used: Describe the district procedure for referring a participant for a mental health evaluation, when warranted by the screening result:
Mental Health Screening and Assessment. The district is administering a screening tool for TA participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted, in addition to screening for a disability that occurs as part of the application or disability determination process Yes No (If No, section 6.2 is complete) If yes: Describe the district’s policy for determining when a program participant is offered a mental health screen. If yes: Does the district use the LDSS 5009 - Mental Health Screening Tool and/or the computer assisted version of the Modified Mini Screening tool (MMS)? Yes No If using the MMS, indicate the district’s cutoff score (7, 8 or 9) for referral to a mental health evaluation: If using a screening tool other than the MMS, indicate the screening tool used: Describe the district procedure for referring a participant for a mental health evaluation, when warranted by the screening result:
Mental Health Screening and Assessment.
a. In addition to screening for a disability as part of the application or disability determination process, does the district administer a screening tool for TA participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted? Yes No
b. Describe the district’s policy for determining when a program participant is offered a mental health screen: We are offering screening to participants during the Timing Out Interview and Safety Net application process.
c. What screening tools does the district use? (Select all that apply) LDSS 5009 - Mental Health Screening Tool The computer assisted version of the Modified Mini Screening tool (MMS) Other Screening tool (describe below)
d. If using the MMS, indicate below the district’s cutoff score (7, 8 or 9) for referral to a mental health evaluation. MCDSS will refer for a mental health evaluation as well as a Health Home Care Management referral for any individual scoring 9 or above.
e. Describe below the procedure the district uses if the screening tool warrants a mental health evaluation referral If an individual scores 9 or above the LDSS, working with the local Office of Mental Health, will refer the individual for a mental health evaluation at an available community provider. Compliance and treatment recommendations will be reviewed by Self Sufficiency staff and appropriate referrals will be made.
Mental Health Screening and Assessment. The district is administering a screening tool for Temporary Assistance participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted, in addition to screening for a disability that occurs as part of the application or disability determination process
Mental Health Screening and Assessment. (a) The Health Services Manager must develop, implement and manage policies, procedures and processes for the monitoring and periodic assessment of the mental health of Transferees on Nauru and Xxxxx Island. These policies and procedures must:
(i) be flexible and able to respond to changes in the mental health status of Transferees at any time during their time on Nauru or Xxxxx Island;
(ii) be adapted and tailored to address the mental health risk profile and status of the various Transferee Population Groups;
(iii) be consistent with and implement relevant Department Health Policy;
(iv) include a description of the tools (including screening instruments) methodologies and Health Care Providers involved with the conduct of mental health screening and assessment;
(v) be developed and implemented in consultation with the Department and, at the Department's request, the Department Services Providers; and
(vi) be incorporated in the Policy and Procedures Manual developed under clause 3 of this Schedule 2.
(b) The Health Services Manager must deliver mental health screening and assessment services to all Transferees in accordance with the policies and procedures developed under clause 25.2(a).
(c) The Health Services Manager must:
(i) screen Transferees in accordance with the policies and procedures developed under clause 25.2(a) to identify signs and symptoms of torture and trauma; and
(ii) for each person presenting with signs and symptoms of torture and trauma, deliver appropriate treatment, which may include referral to a specialist torture and trauma service, and follow up as appropriate.
(d) The Health Services Manager must consider and use (as appropriate) the results or findings of any mental health screening and assessments conducted under this clause 25.2 to develop appropriate management strategies (including treatment plans) for Transferees who are identified as having, or at risk of having, mental health concerns. At the Department's option (and without impinging on any relevant professional or ethical requirements or Laws), management strategies and treatment plans must be developed, implemented and reviewed collaboratively with the Department and the Department Services Providers.
Mental Health Screening and Assessment. In addition to screening for a disability as part of the application or disability determination process, does the district administer a screening tool for TA participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted? Yes X No
Mental Health Screening and Assessment. The district is administering a screening tool for Temporary Assistance participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted, in addition to screening for a disability that occurs as part of the application or disability determination process Yes No If yes, describe the district’s policy for determining when a program participant is offered a mental health screen. HRA will implement a mental health screen and is currently working with expert consultants to identify which instrument to use and develop proceedures regarding its use. If yes, does the district use or intend to use the LDSS 5009 - Mental Health Screening Tool and/or the computer assisted version of the Modified Mini Screening tool (MMS)? Yes No If yes, indicate the district’s cutoff score (7, 8 or 9) for referral to a mental health evaluation: If using a screening tool other than the MMS, indicate the screening tool used: Describe the district procedure for referring a participant for a mental health evaluation, when warranted by the screening result:
Mental Health Screening and Assessment. The district is administering a screening tool for TA participants to help determine whether a referral for a mental health evaluation is warranted, in addition to screening for a disability that occurs as part of the application or disability determination process Yes No (If No, section 6.2 is complete) If yes: Describe the district’s policy for determining when a program participant is offered a mental health screen. Participants who indicate or appear to have a mental health concern that interferes with their ability to comply with program requirements including successful participation in work activities may be screened and referred to the on site mental health worker, the Behaviorial Response Team or a mental health organization for further evaluation. Consistent with 15 ADM 04, the district may require the participant to comply with the mental health evaluation if the district's worker has reason to believe that the participant has a mental health condition that interferes with their ability to successfully comply with program requirements or to participate in a work activity. The district may require the participant to get further evaluations from a mental health professional of their choice or be referred to the district's designated mental health organization for further evalaution and an employability determination. If yes: Does the district use the LDSS 5009 - Mental Health Screening Tool and/or the computer assisted version of the Modified Mini Screening tool (MMS)? Yes No If using the MMS, indicate the district’s cutoff score (7, 8 or 9) for referral to a mental health evaluation: If using a screening tool other than the MMS, indicate the screening tool used: The district uses Rockland County Document number 1592, " Mental Health Interventions". Describe the district procedure for referring a participant for a mental health evaluation, when warranted by the screening result: Mental health evaluations may be requested by the participant or by the district worker as a result of a screening. Depending on the situation, the participant may be seen immediately by the staff mental health worker, the Behavioral Response Team or given an appointment to see the staff mental health worker at a later date. The district will also refer participants to a mental health organization or a mental health professional of their choice.
