Common use of Therapeutic Mentoring Services Clause in Contracts

Therapeutic Mentoring Services. This service provides a structured, one-to-one mentoring relationship between a therapeutic mentor and a child or adolescent for the purpose of addressing daily living, social and communication needs. Each child or adolescent will have goals and objectives that are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the child or adolescent’s age-appropriate social functioning. These goals and objectives are developed by the child or adolescent, as appropriate, and his/her treatment team and are incorporated into the treatment plan. The service includes supporting, coaching and training the child or adolescent in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities. The therapeutic mentor works with the child or adolescent in such settings as their home, school or social or recreational activities. ✓ Emergency Services Program (ESP) - services provided through designated contracted ESPs, and which are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day to provide treatment of any individual who is experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to contracted ESPs, ESP Encounter services (not Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services) may also be provided by outpatient hospital emergency departments as further directed by EOHHS. (See detailed services below.) 1. ESP Encounter - each 24-hour period an individual is receiving ESP Services. Each ESP Encounter shall include at a minimum: crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization. a. Assessment - a face-to-face evaluation of an individual presenting with a behavioral health emergency, including assessment of the need for hospitalization, conducted by appropriate clinical personnel; b. Intervention –the provision of psychotherapeutic and crisis counseling services to an individual for the purpose of stabilizing an emergency; and ✓ ✓ ✓ Coverage Types Service ACO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees ACO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus c. Stabilization – short-term behavioral health treatment in a structured environment with continuous observation and supervision of individuals who do not require hospital level of care. In addition, medication evaluation and specialing services shall be provided if Medically Necessary.

Therapeutic Mentoring Services. This service provides a structured, one-to-one mentoring relationship between a therapeutic mentor and a child or adolescent for the purpose of addressing daily living, social and communication needs. Each child or adolescent will have goals and objectives that are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the child or adolescent’s age-appropriate social functioning. These goals and objectives are developed by the child or adolescent, as appropriate, and his/her treatment team and are incorporated into the treatment plan. The service includes supporting, coaching and training the child or adolescent in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities. The therapeutic mentor works with the child or adolescent in such settings as their home, school or social or recreational activities. ✓ Emergency Services Program (ESP) - – Until otherwise notified by EOHHS, services provided through designated contracted ESPs, and which are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day to provide treatment of any individual who is experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to contracted ESPs, ESP Encounter services (not Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services) may also be provided by outpatient hospital emergency departments as further directed by EOHHS. (See detailed services below.) 1. ESP Encounter - each 24-hour period an individual is receiving ESP Services. Each ESP Encounter shall include at a minimum: crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization. a. Assessment - a face-to-face evaluation of an individual presenting with a behavioral health emergency, including assessment of the need for hospitalization, conducted by appropriate clinical personnel; b. Intervention –– the provision of psychotherapeutic and crisis counseling services to an individual for the purpose of stabilizing an emergency; and ✓ ✓ ✓ Coverage Types Service ACO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees ACO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus c. Stabilization – short-term behavioral health treatment in a structured environment with continuous observation and supervision of individuals who do not require hospital level of care. In addition, medication evaluation and specialing services shall be provided if Medically Necessary.

Therapeutic Mentoring Services. This service provides a structured, one-to-one mentoring relationship between a therapeutic mentor and a child or adolescent for the purpose of addressing daily living, social and communication needs. Each child or adolescent will have goals and objectives that are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the child or adolescent’s age-appropriate social functioning. These goals and objectives are developed by the child or adolescent, as appropriate, and his/her treatment team and are incorporated into the treatment plan. The service includes supporting, coaching and training the child or adolescent in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities. The therapeutic mentor works with the child or adolescent in such settings as their home, school ✓ ✓ Coverage Types Service MCO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees MCO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus Special Kids Special Care or social or recreational activities. ✓ Emergency Services Program (ESP) - Until otherwise notified by EOHHS, services provided through designated contracted ESPs, and which are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day to provide treatment of any individual who is experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to contracted ESPs, ESP Encounter services (not Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services) may also be provided by outpatient hospital emergency departments as further directed by EOHHS. (See detailed services below.) 1. ESP Encounter - each 24-hour period an individual is receiving ESP Services. Each ESP Encounter shall include at a minimum: crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization. a. Assessment - a face-to-face evaluation of an individual presenting with a behavioral health emergency, including assessment of the need for hospitalization, conducted by appropriate clinical personnel; b. Intervention –the provision of psychotherapeutic and crisis counseling services to an individual for the purpose of stabilizing an emergency; and ✓ ✓ ✓ Coverage Types Service ACO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees ACO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus c. Stabilization – short-term behavioral health treatment in a structured environment with continuous observation and supervision of individuals who do not require hospital level of care. In addition, medication evaluation and specialing services shall be provided if Medically Necessary.. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Therapeutic Mentoring Services. This service provides a structured, one-to-one mentoring relationship between a therapeutic mentor and a child or adolescent for the purpose of addressing daily living, social and communication needs. Each child or adolescent will have goals and objectives that are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the child or adolescent’s age-appropriate social functioning. These goals and objectives are developed by the child or adolescent, as appropriate, and his/her treatment team and are incorporated into the treatment plan. The service includes supporting, coaching and training the child or adolescent in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities. The therapeutic mentor works with the child or adolescent in such settings as their home, school   Coverage Types Service MCO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees MCO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus Special Kids Special Care or social or recreational activities. ✓ Emergency Services Program (ESP) - services provided through designated contracted ESPs, and which are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day to provide treatment of any individual who is experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to contracted ESPs, ESP Encounter services (not Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services) may also be provided by outpatient hospital emergency departments as further directed by EOHHS. (See detailed services below.) 1. ESP Encounter - each 24-hour period an individual is receiving ESP Services. Each ESP Encounter shall include at a minimum: crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization. a. Assessment - a face-to-face evaluation of an individual presenting with a behavioral health emergency, including assessment of the need for hospitalization, conducted by appropriate clinical personnel; b. Intervention –the provision of psychotherapeutic and crisis counseling services to an individual for the purpose of stabilizing an emergency; and ✓ ✓ ✓ Coverage Types Service ACO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees ACO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus c. Stabilization – short-term behavioral health treatment in a structured environment with continuous observation and supervision of individuals who do not require hospital level of care. In addition, medication evaluation and specialing services shall be provided if Medically Necessary..    

Therapeutic Mentoring Services. This service provides a structured, one-to-one mentoring relationship between a therapeutic mentor and a child or adolescent for the purpose of addressing daily living, social and communication needs. Each child or adolescent will have goals and objectives that are designed to support age-appropriate social functioning or ameliorate deficits in the child or adolescent’s age-appropriate social functioning. These goals and objectives are developed by the child or adolescent, as appropriate, and his/her treatment team and are incorporated into the treatment plan. The service includes supporting, coaching and training the child or adolescent in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities. The therapeutic mentor works with the child or adolescent in such settings as their home, school or social or recreational activities. ✓  Emergency Services Program (ESP) - services provided through designated contracted ESPs, and which are available seven days per week, 24 hours per day to provide treatment of any individual who is experiencing a mental health crisis. In addition to contracted ESPs, ESP Encounter services (not Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention services) may also be provided by outpatient hospital emergency departments as further directed by EOHHS. (See detailed services below.) 1. ESP Encounter - each 24-hour period an individual is receiving ESP Services. Each ESP Encounter shall include at a minimum: crisis assessment, intervention and stabilization. a. Assessment - a face-to-face evaluation of an individual presenting with a behavioral health emergency, including assessment of the need for hospitalization, conducted by appropriate clinical personnel; b. Intervention –the provision of psychotherapeutic and crisis counseling services to an individual for the purpose of stabilizing an emergency; and ✓ ✓ ✓    Coverage Types Service ACO MassHealth Standard & CommonHealth Enrollees ACO MassHealth Family Assistance Enrollees CarePlus MCO MCO c. Stabilization – short-term behavioral health treatment in a structured environment with continuous observation and supervision of individuals who do not require hospital level of care. In addition, medication evaluation and specialing services shall be provided if Medically Necessary.