Definition?
Individual and/or family therapy is provided as an outpatient/in-home service offered to Medicaid, Nebraska Health and Human Services (NHHS)/Integrated Care Coordination Unit (ICCU) and Region consumers. Private and Third Party Insurance funding is also accepted in circumstances of availability of participating providers.
The intensity is determined by the therapist in conjunction with Visinet, Inc.?s clinical director and the establishment of medical necessity.
Clients who need a psychiatric evaluation for possible psychotropic medication intervention will be referred to Visinet, Inc.?s Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
Clients can also be referred to this program for psychological testing. These services include assessments of psychological functioning, intelligence, academic achievement, and drug and alcohol use. Information obtained during these evaluations is summarized in a comprehensive report that details the results of testing with recommendations based on the referral question. In addition to an assessment of psychological functioning, more intensive therapeutic treatment and residential placement can also be determined.
Weekly supervision between the therapist and Visinet, Inc.?s clinical director occurs to monitor the client?s progress and barriers to overall functioning. The clinical director provides the therapist with suggested interventions to assist the client/family with attaining their treatment goals more effectively and efficiently.
How do I access services?
A completed referral form with all of the required collateral documentation is required in order to process the request. An authorization will be sought by the funding source before the initiation of services. Services are generally initiated within 24-48 business hours of receipt of a completed referral.
What are the criteria?
Medical necessity must be determined by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
Therapy services can be initiated for various life challenges including but not limited to: traumatic events (out-of-home placements, etc.), adjustment disorders, mental heath disorders including depression and anxiety, behavioral challenges, and emotional issues.
Payment?
Visinet, Inc. can serve eligible participants involved with Nebraska Medicaid, Managed Care Medicaid, Region funding or as approved through the NHHS/ICCU case manger (with an accompanied service referral and authorization). Authorization for these services will be sought prior to the initiation of services.
Who do I call?
Contact the Therapy Coordinator in the Omaha office at (402) 898-8881 or in Lincoln at (402) 464-8866.
