another service. Personnel who provide services under Targeted Case Management, Section 13 of the may not be reimbursed for Consultation MaineCare Benefits Manual Services. Consultation is limited to 16.50 hours annually per discipline. 21.05-7 Crisis Assessment is a comprehensive clinical assessment of a member who has required intervention by the DHHS Crisis Team on at three occasions within a two-week period. The assessment includes: a clinical evaluation to identify causes or conditions that may precipitate the crisis, specific crisis prevention activities, and to develop a plan for early intervention and stabilization in the event of a crisis. The required members of a clinical team are a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist and a clinical liaison. Depending upon client need, other team members may include a physician, occupational, physical or speech therapist. The maximum allowance for this service is limited to one (1) assessment in a (3) period. This cost includes all related follow-up activities. 21.05-8 Crisis Intervention Services are direct intensive supports provided to members who are experiencing a psychological, behavioral, or emotional crisis. The intensity, duration, intent and outcome of Crisis Intervention must be documented in the Personal Plan. Crisis Intervention is commonly provided on a short-term intermittent basis. Emergency Crisis Intervention services may be authorized by a primary designated DHHS representative without Personal Plan documentation for a period of two weeks only. Outside of regular business hours, a secondary designated DHHS representative may authorize Crisis Intervention until the next business day only. Ongoing Crisis Intervention services must be recommended by the Planning Team and documented in the Personal Plan before the Department will authorize any further services for reimbursement. Progress must indicate that Crisis Intervention services were provided, even if the services are provided in conjunction with Home Support and/or Community Support services. Crisis Intervention services may only be provided by staff employed by an approved agency enrolled in MaineCare. 21.05 COVERED SERVICES (Cont.) 21.05-9 Employment Specialist Services include services necessary to support a member in maintaining employment. Services include: (1) periodic interventions on the job site to identify a member’s opportunities for improving productivity, minimizing the need for formal supports by promoting natural workplace relationships, adhering to expected safety practices, and promoting successful employment and workplace inclusion; (2) assistance in transitioning between employers when a member’s goal
another service. Personnel who provide services under Targeted Case Management, Section 13 of the MaineCare Benefits Manual may not be reimbursed for Consultation Services. Consultation is limited to 16.50 hours annually per discipline. 21.05-7 Crisis Assessment is a comprehensive clinical assessment of a member who has required intervention by the DHHS Crisis Team on at three occasions within a two-week period. The assessment includes: a clinical evaluation to identify causes or conditions that may precipitate the crisis, specific crisis prevention activities, and to develop a plan for early intervention and stabilization in the event of a crisis. The required members of a clinical team are a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist and a clinical liaison. Depending upon client need, other team members may include a physician, occupational, physical or speech therapist. The maximum allowance for this service is limited to one (1) assessment in a (3) period. This cost includes all related follow-up activities. 21.05-8 Crisis Intervention Services are direct intensive supports provided to members who are experiencing a psychological, behavioral, or emotional crisis. The intensity, duration, intent and outcome of Crisis Intervention must be documented in the Personal Plan. Crisis Intervention is commonly provided on a short-term intermittent basis. Emergency Crisis Intervention services may be authorized by a primary designated DHHS representative without Personal Plan documentation for a period of two weeks only. Outside of regular business hours, a secondary designated DHHS representative may authorize Crisis Intervention until the next business day only. Ongoing Crisis Intervention services must be recommended by the Planning Team and documented in the Personal Plan before the Department will authorize any further services for reimbursement. Progress must indicate that Crisis Intervention services were provided, even if the services are provided in conjunction with Home Support and/or Community Support services. Crisis Intervention services may only be provided by staff employed by an approved agency enrolled in MaineCare. 21.05 COVERED SERVICES (Cont.) 21.05-9 Employment Specialist Services include services necessary to support a member in maintaining employment. Services include: (1) periodic interventions on the job site to identify a member’s opportunities for improving productivity, minimizing the need for formal supports by promoting natural workplace relationships, adhering to expected safety practices, and promoting successful employment and workplace inclusion; (2) assistance in transitioning between employers when a member’s goal
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