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Screening for mental health issues may be completed at the same time as the AUDIT and DAST 10. The mental health screening is voluntary. Work First applicants/recipients, non-custodial parents, families at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, and H or I controlled Substance Felons are not subject to consequences for refusing the mental health screening.
1. Ensure that the consent form, DSS-8219, is completed and signed so that the Local Management Entity can notify caseworkers of the results of the assessment and the individual’s progress with the treatment plan, if appropriate. Provide a copy of the signed consent form and the screening results to the Local Management Entity.
2. In some cases, mental health assessments will be performed by the QPSA assigned to the agency. In other cases, the QPSA will facilitate referral for assessment to the appropriate staff in Local Management Entity. If the county DSS does not have a QPSA, the Local Management Entity will designate the staff person(s) to whom caseworkers will make referrals.
3. File the screening tools in the DSS case record. It is not necessary for the applicant/recipient to sign the screening tools; however, it is important that the individual’s name is written on the screening tool for identification and the date of the assessment appointment is documented.
For mental health screening, use the Emotional Health Inventory (EHI) (See Figure 104B-3). (See Figure 1 for wording that may be needed when introducing the EHI.)
Refer for further evaluation if:
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For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office. |
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