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Below is Transition House, Inc.'s Screening Policy and Procedures:
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SCREENING
Updated
September 18, 2007
POLICY:
It
is the responsibility of the Clinical Director to coordinate the screening
process of all prospective clients into the Transitional Living Program.
During the screening process, the following are taken into account during
the assessment of the client: client's
attitude, ie., willingness and motivation to actively participate in a voluntary
program that focuses on Mental Health Recovery; potential for adjustment; impact
on the current 'Transitional Living Program client community'; potential for
independence within six to twelve months; special needs; and ability to function
appropriately in a community setting. Clients
who are solely in need of shelter, those who present an immediate risk to other
participants in the program, those who are married and/or related to another
person in the Transitional Living Program, and those whose intellectual and/or
psychiatric impairment would preclude them from participating fully and living
independently are not appropriate for the Transitional Living Program.
Tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done within the past six months and a copy of
the results of the testing must be received by the Clinical Director prior to an
interview.
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PROCEDURES:
I. CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAM
ACCEPTANCE:
A. CRITERIA:
1. Client is motivated and committed to their Mental
Health Recovery.
2.
The client must meet the criteria set forth by the Oklahoma
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for seriously
mentally ill.
3. The client must be willing to maintain medication
compliance.
4. The client must be 18 years old or older.
5. Tuberculosis(TB) testing and a copy of the results
of the testing must be received by the Clinical Director/Senior Recovery
Coordinator prior to an
interview.
B. CONSIDERATIONS:
1. There should be no recent history of alcohol/substance
abuse.
2. There should be no history of convictions of violent
crimes against others.
3. The client must be capable of living in a supportive
environment WITHOUT 24 hour/ day supervision.
4. The client must be willing to follow the policies and
procedures of the program.
5.
Clients of COCMHC will be given PRIORITY in consideration.
II. REFERRAL PROCESS:
To make an application to the Transitional Living
Program, complete the following and send documents to the Transition
House, Inc., Clinical Director/Senior Recovery Coordinator:
1. Clinician Referral for Services (completed by Clinician)
2. Client Request for Services (completed by Client)
3. Client Assessment (completed by Client)
4.
Release signed to allow Transition House, Inc., to obtain the
following records:
a.
Psychosocial and/or Psychiatric Evaluation
b.
TB test results done within the past six months
c.
Pertinent medical records
d.
Recent progress notes
5.
When the Clinical Director/Senior Recovery Coordinator at
Transition House, Inc, receives the above information, the referring
Clinician will be contacted regarding an interview.
III: INTERVIEW PROCESS:
A. The first interview shall be held at the Transition
House, Inc., office with the client and representatives from Transition
House, Inc.'s staff.
B. The client will be invited to attend 2 groups at
Transition House, Inc., if client appears appropriate after the interview.
C.
A second interview /client orientation will be held with the
client if client appears appropriate.
D.
Some clients may be asked to participate in a home visit
before being accepted into the program.
IV: THE DECISION TO ACCEPT OR DEFER
A. The referring person will be notified of Transition
House, Inc.'s decision. This
decision is made by the Transition House, Inc., staff.
If needed, a written notification will be sent regarding the
decision.
B. If accepted, client must have an orientation prior to their move-in. Date of move-in will be determined at that
time.
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