what is the process for referring a court-ordered or court/DSS-involved consumer?
A -In cases involving court involved consumers, an initial intake should be provided to determine whether or not a referral for services is necessary. There are several providers willing to provide these assessments for court-involved consumers. Once the need for enhanced benefits is determined and the courts/DSS orders the consumer to follow through with recommendations, the consumer would be referred to choose a clinical home provider (usually a community support worker or targeted case manager) who is responsible for scheduling the more thorough diagnostic assessment, facilitating the treatment team process and reporting back to the court as requested. This consumer choice process for the clinical home provider can be done by the assessment provider, by Pathways Access Line (1-800-898-5898) or if the child has Medicaid, by direct referral to an appropriate provider. If the consumer needs basic benefits only and has Medicaid the consumer can be referred directly to an outpatient serv
