Comprehensive Mental Health Program Approval Services (MHPA)

Our Goal

We are excited to introduce the comprehensive Mental Health Program Approval services offered by Leading Legacy Center. Our goal is to support agencies in navigating the requirements and regulations essential for transforming group homes to Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs).

Understanding Mental Health Program Approval

Mental Health Program Approval is a statutory requirement established in recent legislation. Achieving approval involves several components, beginning with the Program Statement, which contains approximately 25 sections detailing your agency’s directives and implementation of standards based on regulations.

Our Commitment

At Leading Legacy Center, we are committed to setting up and maintaining effective CFTs, ensuring that youth have options and support as they transition to adulthood and face the world independently.

How We Set You Up For Success

Program Assessment & Gap Analysis

Evaluate existing programs to identify areas for improvement and compliance gaps.

Regulatory Compliance Support

Ensure adherence to MHPA standards and industry best practices.

Documentation & Application Assistance

Guide organizations through the approval process, including paperwork and policy development.

Training & Capacity Building

Provide staff training resources or suggestions on regulatory requirements, program implementation, and best practices.

Quality Assurance & Program Enhancement

Develop strategies to improve service delivery, outcomes, and sustainability.

Ongoing Advisory Services

Offer continued support for maintaining compliance and adapting to evolving standards.

Key Components of the Approval Process

Mental Health Program Application: Submit a request for Mental Health Medi-Cal Program Approval along with the program statement.
Required Positions: Ensure the STRTP has key positions, including a Head of Service (40 hours/week) and Mental Health Clinician (20 hours/week). Rehabilitation specialists may also be included.
Rehabilitation Services: Provide youth with rehabilitation services, which can be offered on-site or off-site, to help them develop life skills necessary for independence

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Key Components of the Approval Process

The core component of our services is the Assessment, determining the primary ICD-10 diagnosis followed by the creation of a Treatment Plan. This plan is initiated within the first 10 days of the youth’s stay and updated every 30 days. Additionally, a 90-day clinical review is conducted by the clinician to evaluate the healthiness and continued stay of the youth at the STRTP.

Child and Family Team (CFT)

Key Components of the Approval Process

Child and Family Team (CFT)

Previously known as the interdisciplinary team, the Child and Family Team (CFT) is

crucial for involving not only social workers but also the family members or support

system identified by the youth. The aim is to provide a robust support network as youth

transition into adulthood, reducing the likelihood of entering the prison system.

Comprehensive Mental Health Program Approval Services (MHPA)

Our Goal

Understanding Mental Health Program Approval

Our Commitment

How We Set You Up For Success

Program Assessment & Gap Analysis

Regulatory Compliance Support

Documentation & Application Assistance

Training & Capacity Building

Quality Assurance & Program Enhancement

Ongoing Advisory Services

Key Components of the Approval Process

Key Components of the Approval Process

Key Components of the Approval Process

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Key Components of the Approval Process

Key Components of the Approval Process

Child and Family Team (CFT)

Key Components of the Approval Process

Child and Family Team (CFT)

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