The Department may become involved in the payment of
outpatient therapy for mental restoration when such services are deemed
necessary by the vocational rehabilitation counselor for the attainment of a
vocational objective or as part of an trial work period.
If therapy is provided, no more than six sessions may be
authorized at the outset. Following initial therapy, reports are required to
document problem areas found, suggested program of treatment, and provide
evaluation criteria for progress.
After initial sessions, authorizations will be limited
to twelve sessions with evaluation reports from the service provider answering
specific questions as outlined above. Provision of further therapy beyond 12
sessions is predicated upon the consumer’s progress and anticipated gains,
as documented by reports from the service provider and the rehabilitation
counselor’s documented assessment of consumer progress.
The Department will not generally purchase psychosocial
rehabilitation services (partial hospitalization). It is recommended that
counselors encourage referral of consumers in psychosocial rehabilitation
(partial hospitalization) programs to the Department when these consumers are
ready for the development of vocational programs.
If mental restoration services are to be provided,
treatment must be in accordance with state licensure laws. Kentucky law
requires the use of a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, or licensed
clinical social worker.
Factor’s to consider in providing restoration
services:
