Common use of Mobile Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services Clause in Contracts

Mobile Crisis Intervention and Stabilization Services. (MCIS) Mobile crisis services include crisis planning and prevention services as well as face- to- face interventions that support the child in the community. Services include: • Crisis Planning that, based on child’s history and needs, (a) anticipates the types of crises that may occur, (b) identifies potential precipitants and creates plan to reduce or eliminate, and (c) establishes responsive strategies by caregivers and members of child’s team to minimize crisis and ensure safety; • Assessment of (a) precipitants of crisis, (b) behaviors that are occurring, (c) child and family safety, (d) what kinds of resources are available to address immediate problems, and (e) what strengths of the child and family can be used to address crisis; • Stabilization of functioning by reducing or eliminating immediate stressors and providing counseling to assist in de-escalating behaviors and interactions; • Referral and coordination with (a) other additional services and supports necessary to continue stabilization or prevent future crises from reoccurring, and (b) any current providers and team members, including care coordinator, therapists, family members, primary care practitioners, or school personnel; and • Post-crisis follow-up services (stabilization services) provided periodically up to 14 days after initial crisis occurs to (a) ensure continued safety, delivery of additional services identified as necessary to prevent future crises, and, (b) if placed out of home, coordinate services from out-of-home provider and child’s treatment team to facilitate plan for rapid return home.