Services

Functions

Case Staffing assistance helping to identify and resolve problems or obstacles in acquiring effective services.
Consultation with community providers to assist in care plan development and the diagnosis and treatment of children.
Education and training child welfare providers and for pediatric and mental health community providers regarding Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment services and best practice guidelines to improve outcomes.
Collaboration with the Managed Care Organizations and Behavioral Health Organizations in network development, by helping to identify and recruit providers and sharing monitoring information about provider performance.
Limited direct services to children with complex cases (psychiatric and psychological evaluations, as well as psychiatric medication management, and medication gap filling).
Tertiary care coordination for ordered services and assistance with appointment coordination and medical record collection.
Close collaboration with the Department of Children's Services to assist case workers in their efforts to secure Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment-related Services.

When the case has multiple concerns and there are complex diagnostic and mental health and/or medical issues
When there are conflicting diagnoses among providers
When a comprehensive review of the child and family history (behavior, treatment, placement, education, and health) would assist in determining the child's current needs
When an evaluation would add information needed for placement or treatment recommendations
When there are concerns about medications