Screening Assessment and Referrals Sample Clauses

Screening Assessment and Referrals a1. Screening and Assessment (MCP and MHP Only). The Parties must develop and establish policies and procedures that address how Members must be screened and assessed for mental health services, including administering the applicable Screening and Transition of Care Tools for Medi-Cal Mental Health Services as set forth in APL 22-028 and BHIN 22-065. i. MCP and MHP must use the required screening tools for Members who are not currently receiving mental health services, except when a Member contacts the mental health provider directly to seek mental health services. ii. MCP and MHP must use the required Transition of Care Tool to facilitate transitions of care for Members when their service needs change. iii. The policies and procedures must incorporate agreed-upon and/or required timeframes; list specific responsible parties by title or department; and include any other elements required by DHCS for the mandated statewide Adult Screening Tool for adults aged 21 and older, Youth Screening Tool for youth under age 21, and Transition of Care Tool, for adults aged 21 and older and youth under age 21, as well as the following requirements: 1. The process by which MCP and MHP must conduct mental health screenings for Members who are not currently receiving mental health services when they contact MCP or MHP to seek mental health services. MCP and MHP must refer such Members to the appropriate delivery system using the Adult or Youth Screening Tool for Medi-Cal Mental Health Services based on their screening result. 2. The process by which MCP and MHP must ensure that Members receiving mental health services from one delivery system receive timely and coordinated care when their existing services are being transitioned to another delivery system or when services are being added to their existing mental health treatment from another delivery system in accordance with APL 22-028 and BHIN 22-065. a2. Screening and Assessment (MCP and DMC-ODS Only). i. The Parties must work collaboratively to develop and establish policies and procedures that address how Members must be screened and assessed for MCP Covered Services and DMC-ODS services. ii. MCP must develop and establish policies and procedures for providing Alcohol and Drug Screening, Assessment, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment (“SABIRT”) to Members aged eleven (11) and older in accordance with APL 21-014. MCP policies and procedures must include, but not be limited to: 1. A process for ensuring Memb...
AutoNDA by SimpleDocs
Screening Assessment and Referrals 

Related to Screening Assessment and Referrals

  • Screening and Assessment Grantee shall: 1. Comply with all applicable rules in the TAC for SUD programs as stated in the SUD UM Guidelines Information, Rules, and Regulations regarding Screening and Assessment. 2. When documenting a CMBHS Substance Use Disorder screening, Grantee shall conduct the screening in a confidential, face-to-face interview unless there is documented justification for an interview by phone. 3. Document Financial Eligibility in CMBHS as required in the SUD UM Guidelines. 4. Conduct and document a CMBHS SUD Initial Assessment with the client to determine the appropriate levels of care for SUD treatment. The CMBHS assessment will identify the impact of substances on the physical, mental health, and other identified issues including Tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infection (STI), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). i. If client indicates risk for these communicable diseases, Grantee shall refer the client to the appropriate community resources for further testing and counseling. ii. If the client is at risk for HIV, Grantee shall refer the client to pre and post- test counseling on HIV. 5. Grantee will also consider referring to the TRA Statewide HIV Intensive Residential Treatment facility to concurrently address medical needs and SUD. 6. If a client is living with HIV, Grantee will refer the client to the appropriate community resources to complete the necessary referrals and health related paperwork. 7. The assessment shall be signed by a Qualified Credential Counselor (QCC) and filed in the client record within three (3) service days of admission or a program may accept an evaluation from an outside entity if it meets the criteria for admission and was completed during the thirty (30) business days preceding admission.

Draft better contracts in just 5 minutes Get the weekly Law Insider newsletter packed with expert videos, webinars, ebooks, and more!