Common use of Psychosocial Assessment Clause in Contracts

Psychosocial Assessment. a) Begin assessment of client within five (5) days of client intake and complete assessment within thirty (30) days. Areas of assessment should include, but not be limited to: medical need; understanding of HIV transmission factors; substance use; mental health issues; financial needs; nutritional needs; housing and living situation; social and emotional support; legal issues; and transportation. b) Utilize a psychosocial assessment tool and complete a client acuity scale as determined by agreement between ADMINISTRATOR and CONTRACTOR to record and monitor client needs. c) Match the education/experience level of the case manager to client acuity/needs. Where appropriate, CONTRACTOR may use an interdisciplinary team approach to case management. d) Periodically assess and re-evaluate client’s level of functioning and changing clinical and psychological needs. As specified by ADMINISTRATOR in the Standards of Care, CONTRACTOR shall conduct formal reassessment at minimum as follows, depending on the client’s health status and level of functioning as determined by the primary case manager. Level of Case Management Minimum Psychosocial Assessment Frequency Minimum Contact Frequency Linkage to Care Services 3 months 1 month Medical Retention Services 3 months 1 month Client Support Services 6 months 3 months e) Maintain regular and appropriate contact with clients or with person(s) responsible for providing care, in the case of dependent clients. Periodicity should be based on client need and acuity level and on minimum standards set by ADMINISTRATOR in the Standards of Care, as noted above.

Psychosocial Assessment. a) Begin assessment of client within five (5) days of client intake and complete assessment within thirty (30) days. Areas of assessment should include, but not be limited to: medical need; understanding of HIV transmission factors; substance use; mental health issues; financial needs; nutritional needs; housing and living situation; social and emotional support; legal issues; and transportation. b) Utilize a psychosocial assessment tool and complete a client acuity scale as determined by agreement between ADMINISTRATOR and CONTRACTOR to record and monitor client needs. c) Match the education/experience level of the case manager to client acuity/needs. Where appropriate, CONTRACTOR may use an interdisciplinary team approach to case management. d) Periodically assess and re-evaluate client’s level of functioning and changing clinical and psychological needs. As specified by ADMINISTRATOR in the Standards of Care, CONTRACTOR shall conduct formal reassessment at minimum as follows, depending on the client’s health status and level of functioning as determined by the primary case manager. Level of Case Management Minimum Psychosocial Assessment Frequency Minimum Contact Frequency Linkage to Care Services 3 months 1 month Medical Retention Services 3 months 1 month Client Support Services 6 months 3 months months e) Maintain regular and appropriate contact with clients or with person(s) responsible for providing care, in the case of dependent clients. Periodicity should be based on client need and acuity level and on minimum standards set by ADMINISTRATOR in the Standards of Care, as noted above.

Psychosocial Assessment. a) Begin assessment of client within five one (51) days week of client intake and complete assessment within thirty two (302) daysweeks. Areas of assessment should include, but not be limited to: medical need; understanding of HIV transmission factors; substance use; mental health issues; financial needs; nutritional needs; housing and living situation; social and emotional support; legal issues; and transportation. b) Utilize a psychosocial assessment tool and complete a client acuity scale as determined by agreement between ADMINISTRATOR and CONTRACTOR to record and monitor client needs. c) Match the education/experience level of the case manager to client acuity/needs. Where appropriate, CONTRACTOR may use an interdisciplinary team approach to case management. d) Periodically assess and re-evaluate client’s level of functioning and changing clinical and psychological needs. As specified by ADMINISTRATOR in the Standards of Care, CONTRACTOR shall conduct formal reassessment at minimum as follows, depending on the client’s health status and level of functioning as determined by the primary case manager. Level of Case Management Minimum Psychosocial Assessment Frequency Minimum Contact Frequency Linkage to Care Services 3 months 1 twice a month Medical Retention Services 3 months 1 month Client Support Services 6 months 3 months months e) Maintain regular and appropriate contact with clients or with person(s) responsible for providing care, in the case of dependent clients. Periodicity should be based on client need and acuity level and on minimum standards set by ADMINISTRATOR in the Standards of Care, as noted above.