.Purpose

Policy

Background

Release Date:

February 12, 2018

Definitions

Requirements

Verification Docs

GAIN

1430 Mental Health Policy

Purpose

(  ) To release a new policy

(  ) To release a new form

(  ) To convert existing policy to new writing style only – No concept changes

(X) Revision of existing policy and/or form(s)

 

The purpose of this Administrative Release (AR) is to provide GAIN Services Supervisors (GSSs), GAlN Services Workers (GSWs), and Contracted Case Managers (CCMs), with instructions on processing cases for participants in Mental Health (MH) activities.

 

Revisions to this policy include reference to the LEADER Replacement System (LRS) highlited in grey throughout the document.

 

NOTE:  Changes are shown highlighted in grey throughout the document.

 

Policy

All participants are to be screened and offered MH services to remove barriers that will prevent them from obtaining and/or maintaining employment.  A participant can be identified as having a MH service need through self-disclousre during Appraisal and the Online CalWORKs Appraisal Tool (OCAT) or observation, or via the screening tool GN 6140A, Screening for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Instructions for GAIN Staff Use Only.  Once CalWORKs eligibility is established, participant with a need for MH services will be expedited into GAIN so that he/she can be referred to a County-Contracted Treatment Services Provider.

 

The participant is to be informed that disclosure of a MH need will not impact his/her eligibility to CalWORKs or result in an automatic referral to the Department of Children and Family Services.  It is essential that the participant is informed at every opportunity of the numerous services available, despite any language obstacles.

 

 

Background

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Definitions

 

Term

Description

Activity

All GAIN approved Welfare-to-Work (WtW) Programs that require participation by the participant; e.g., GAIN Appraisal, Job Services and MH services.

Backlog

When a MH provider is unable to assess a participant within the allotted timeframe, a backlog exists.

·         Priority Level one, participants must be seen within two days, regardless of appointment availability;

·         Priority Level two, participants must be seen within five-ten days; and  

·         Prioity Level three, participants must be seen within 10-15 days from the date of referral.  Level two and three may be scheduled outside of the timeframe, but within a 30-day window.

Post 48-Month Time Limit

A participant who has exhausted the 48-month time limit prior to requesting MH services may receive an extender if he/she enrolls in treatment services as a result of the Clinical Assessment (CLA).

Post Employment Services (PES)

MH services are included in the array of services available under PES, which are limited to three months. A participant who is in a PES activity may access MH services and work-related expenses, as appropriate.

Post-Time Limit (PTL) Services Activities

MH services are included in the array of services available under PTL Services.  A participant, who is in PTL activities after the 48-month time limit, may access MH services and work-related expenses, as appropriate.  Please check PTL section policy for changes in time of eligibility.

Reverse Referral

Reverse referral is when the MH provider discovers the participant is receiving MH treatment services without receiving a direct referral from DPSS.

Satisfactory Participation

Satisfactory Participation in the assigned WtW activity, which includes MH services, is required unless Good Cause (GC) is established.

Specialized Supportive Services (SSS)

MH, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Domestic Violence (DV) services are provided to WtW participants to overcome barriers to become self-sufficient.

Supportive Services

Participants may receive Supportive Services, such as child care payments, transportation funds, and/or work-related expenses, for MH services.

Requirements

N/A

Verification Documents

 

N/A