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COSIG Co-Occurring Disorders Conference, Hershey PA, May 15-17, 2006
MISA Continuum of Care
Treatment
Assessment
Intensive Outpatient
Outpatient
Case Management
Challenges
Although MISA is an integrated project,
funding streams remain distinct between
mental health and drug/alcohol. This affects
provider billing practices, data collection, and
analysis of outcomes.
MISA continuum is limited due to dual
licensing requirement for providers.
Few Board certified Child/Adolescent
Psychiatrists available to provide direct
services.
Resource Coordination
Administrative
Intensive
Challenges
Medical Assistance requires ASAM for
drug/alcohol treatment authorization and
placement despite mental health
diagnosis/classification.
Formulating procedures to insure
simultaneous assessment of psychiatric
and addictive disorders.
Accomplishments
Providing Integrated services for adolescents within the
framework of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol
Confidentiality Regulations.
– Successful implementation of the targeted MISA Services
– Expansion of MISA continuum
– Integrated Assessment Protocols at CIU and BSU
– Integrated SAP assessments
– Integrated assessments at Youth Center as part of County
Integrated Children’s Services Plan (ICSP)
Development and implementation of appropriate,
comprehensive continuing care plans, despite limited
MISA provider network.
Accomplishments
Partnership with the Berks County Medicaid
managed care entity for enhanced rates and
inclusion of MISA screen in CCBHO contracts.
Solidified the relationship between the Single
County Authority, The Council On Chemical
Abuse, and the Berks County Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Program.
Increased public and provider awareness of
co-occurring disorders and integrated
treatment models.
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