REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. A family or other Point of Identification will contact the PIHP or a PIHP contracted 1 Examples of child-serving systems include the Division of Social and Health Services, schools, Primary Care Physicians, Juvenile Justice, non-specialized Community Mental Health Agencies, Crisis Teams, Healthy Options, and Fee for Service providers, among others. Community Mental Health Agency (CMHA) directly to request screening for WISe when a child may meet the screening criteria for WISe.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. A. Contractor shall follow the referral and intake process as specified herein.
I. The DHCS approved screening tool must be used for all new inquiries for SMHS, and clients will be referred as indicated by the tool. Contractor shall notify the MHP of timely scheduling and conducted assessments on behalf of the MHP.
II. Upon receipt of referral from the MHP, the contractor shall arrange for and provide an assessment or any other requested non-urgent adjunct services (e.g., rehab, targeted case management) within 10 business days.
III. Urgent requests for services, originating from the MHP or client, shall be provided within 48 hours for services that do not require pre-authorization, and 96 hours for services that require prior authorization.
IV. Referrals for TBS shall receive a first service within 96 hours.
V. Upon completion of assessment Contractor will utilize the Transition of Care tool when referring a client to a lower level of care or initiate SMHS services as clinically indicated, in a timely manner.
VI. Ensure that clients who meet criteria for full-service partnership and/or Xxxxx A/ICC/IHBS, receive indicated services.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. 3.1. CONTRACTOR shall follow the referral and intake process as specified herein.
3.1.1. Referrals are received from Child Welfare and Probation Departments. CONTRACTOR to inform Placer County Mental Health that youth has been placed, the date of placement and the location, if applicable.
3.1.2. CONTRACTOR to provide Placer County with Release of Information indicating that the youth agrees to sharing information back/forth.
3.1.3. Placer County generates a payment authorization for a negotiated “bundle” of services.
3.1.4. CONTRACTOR shall share the assessment, Problem List as well as Client Service as part of the intake process and may be subject to progress note review as needed.
3.1.5. When authorization for services is coming to an end, CONTRACTOR completes a CARE009 to indicate reauthorization request and to provide treatment update and Placer County reauthorizes, if appropriate.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. 3.1. CONTRACTOR shall follow the referral and intake process as specified herein.
3.1.1. Referrals are received from the community, Child Welfare and Probation Departments, and will be sent to the CONTRACTOR by Placer County Mental Health.
3.1.2. Clients referred to CONTRACTOR will meet the admission criteria and shall be accepted by CONTRACTOR for assessments and services to commence within 10 business days. Ineligible clients shall be referred to appropriate services with adequate follow-up to ensure that the client reaches such services. CONTRACTOR shall document all such actions, including acceptance and referrals. The CONTRACTOR shall use its best efforts to maximize the possibilities that ineligible clients reach appropriate services. If CONTRACTOR cannot accept the referral, then CONTRACTOR must notify the MH team at the COUNTY.
3.1.3. CONTRACTOR to provide Placer County with Release of Information indicating that the youth agree to sharing information back/forth between the CONTRACTOR and Placer County as well as any other providers upon intake or addition of an additional provider’s services on the family team during time within services.
3.1.4. Placer County generates a payment authorization for a negotiated “bundle” of services.
3.1.5. CONTRACTOR shall share the assessment, Problem List as well as Client Service as part of the intake process and may be subject to progress note review as needed.
3.1.6. When authorization for services is coming to an end, CONTRACTOR completes a CARE009 to indicate reauthorization request and to provide treatment update and Placer County reauthorizes, if appropriate.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. 19 a. CONTRACTOR shall accept referrals from individuals self-referring and from the 20 community. Campus outreach events, education sessions, and workshops shall also serve as 21 opportunities for individuals to learn about services and refer into the program for services.
22 b. CONTRACTOR shall complete all necessary forms required by the County;
23 c. CONTRACTOR shall complete intake for all referred participants seeking services;
24 d. CONTRACTOR shall administer all pre-tests, post-tests, and outcome measures 25 decided upon with HCA; and
26 e. CONTRACTOR shall assign participants a behavioral health clinician and/or case 27 manager as appropriate.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. CONTRACTOR shall admit, treat, and discharge patients in accordance with Lotus procedures and requirements. Services will be offered to any adults ages 18 and above, residing in Placer County, who meet voluntary admission eligibility requirements, and need short-term behavioral health respite care. CONTRACTOR will ensure that the screening process in accordance with Lotus procedures is completed prior to admission into the program. The client interventions shall be consistent with the program’s treatment philosophy and shall focus on behavioral health crisis respite, and a safe return to the community. While some key information elements should be obtained prior to admission, it is expected that the screening and admission procedures will be brief and that much of the initial admission information can be gathered once a client is admitted to the program. Operations of Lotus will include a hybrid staffing model between CONTRACTOR and COUNTY staff. COUNTY staffing may vary depending on need, but will generally include approximately 1.3 FTE staff during business hours to include clinician/registered nurse/leadership). CONTRACTOR’S leadership shall work in partnership with the Adult System of Care Crisis Leadership to coordinate programming and have direct responsibility for day-to-day clinical decision-making, which may include admissions, treatment, and discharge planning.
3.1. The admission philosophy of this service is low barrier entry for individuals and for referring parties (i.e. health facilities or law enforcement). It is expected that while there will be some general guidelines for admission, most individuals referred will be accepted as long as they do not pose an imminent threat to themselves or others or property, cannot manage their activities of daily living, or are medically compromised. Admissions might also include addressing those individuals challenged with homelessness or who are at risk of homeless and who are at risk of a behavioral health crisis. General admission criteria shall include the following: • Adult Placer County resident • Persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis but not requiring a W&I 5150. • Voluntarily agreeing to admission and to follow Lotus guidelines and rules • Independently caring for all activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, eating, taking medications) • Actively participate in safe and reasonable discharge plan • Independently monitor all prescribed medications (psychiatric and medical)
3.2. Exclusion ...
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. How individuals get to the program, how intake decisions are made, what tools are used, how the information collected by assessment tools is used, and changes over time.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. CONTRACTOR will accept referrals from the community and from the COUNTY in order to facilitate a “no wrong door” approach to helping people receive services. CONTRACTOR will collaborate with COUNTY on referral process as appropriate. CONTRACTOR shall assure that the staff providing services are trained and knowledgeable about safety issues, mandated reporting requirements, co- occurring mental health, substance use issues, and medical problems. Staff will make necessary referrals and linkages to appropriate resources to meet client needs that arise.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. 24 a. CONTRACTOR shall accept referrals from the Health Care Agency (HCA) Behavioral 25 Health Services using an IF identified referral phone number to be answered by a live staff person.
26 b. CONTRACTOR shall complete all necessary forms required by the County;
27 c. CONTRACTOR shall complete intake of all incoming Clients;
28 d. CONTRACTOR shall administer all pre-tests, post-tests, and outcome measures 29 decided upon with HCA;
30 e. CONTRACTOR shall assign Client a room within the IF Coral Site.
REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. 3.1. CONTRACTOR shall follow the referral and intake process as specified herein.
3.1.1. Authorizations for services will be established within the Family Team Meeting and ratified within the Client Services Plan. Contractor services cannot commence prior to service authorization. Treatment goal for Therapeutic Mentor Services will be time limited and based on engagement with FSP/Wraparound service.
3.1.2. CONTRACTOR to provide Placer County with Release of Information indicating that the youth agrees to sharing information back/forth.
3.1.3. Placer County generates a payment authorization for negotiated services.
3.1.4. COUNTY shall share the assessment, Problem List as well as Client Service as part of the intake process and may be subject to progress note review as needed.
3.1.5. When authorization for services is coming to an end, COUNTY completes a CARE009 to indicate reauthorization request and to provide treatment update and Placer County reauthorizes, if appropriate.
