Mental Health Services - Policy Number and Last Update(03.04.00/03-2015)
GOAL I: To work collaboratively with parents, staff, mental health professionals, and the larger community in the delivery of mental health services to the children, parents, and staff. (HSPS 1304.24 - Child Mental Health)
Objective I-A: Contract the services of a mental Consultant, with or without an associate to work with families, staff, and children.
| OBJECTIVE NUMBER |
(Mental Health Plan)
ACTION STEPS |
PERSON PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE |
TIMELINE |
| I-A |
Following the IMSHSP Mental Health Policy and Procedure, ensure a regular schedule for the consultant (MHC) or associate (MHA) by:
- Schedule monthly classroom observations and allow time for the MHC and MHA to discuss observations and recommendations with classroom staff, Mental Health Coordinator.
- Allow the MHC or MHA to provide input and recommendations for the development and implementation of the mental health program by making him/her a member of the Health Services Advisory Committee.
- Schedule training for staff and parents on family well-being.
- Invite MHC and MHA to participate in the development and implementation of child's IEP/IFSP, if indicated.
- Schedule for MHC or MHA to be available for individual consultations for parents and staff.
- Allow the MHC or MHA to review the Denver developmental screenings that reflect some concerns or delays and all social emotional checklists for their recommendations.
- Ensure that the Mental Health Activity Report and MHC/MHA Recommendations Report are submitted after each visit.
- Schedule for MHC or MHA to provide assistance to children with special needs and their families.
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Mental Health Coordinator |
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At least 18 hours per month
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At least 2 per season
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At least 2 per season
As needed
Twice per month for at least 1 hour
Within 2 weeks after screenings completed
After each consultation
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As needed
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Objective I-B: Establish with parents, a high priority on the emotional well-being of all family members, especially children.
| OBJECTIVE NUMBER |
(Mental Health Plan)
ACTION STEPS |
PERSON PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE |
TIMELINE |
| I-B, 1 |
Provide training for parents on parenting, emotional development, family relations, and services available locally. |
Delegate Director, other team members, & MHC/MHA |
At least twice per season |
| I-B, 2 |
During home visits or parent/teacher conferences, ask parents about child's emotional development. Discuss child's adjustment at the center. |
Teachers |
At least twice per season |
| I-B, 3 |
In the center newsletters, notes, parent/teacher contacts, and home visits, advertise the dates the mental health consultant will be available at the center. |
Delegate Director & MH Coordinator |
Monthly |
Objective I-C: Plan a course of action for the well-being of all family members or to meet individual mental health needs of any child or parent.
| OBJECTIVE NUMBER |
(Mental Health Plan)
ACTION STEPS |
PERSON PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE |
TIMELINE |
I-C, 1
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Ensure timely bi-weekly staffings and accurate documentation of discussions and follow-up needed. |
Delegate Director |
First one by 2nd week of operation; then every 2 weeks |
I-C, 2
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Ensure all coordinating staff and child's teacher participate in staffing. |
Delegate Director |
First one by 2nd week of operation; then every 2 weeks |
I-C, 3
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Follow the Bi-Weekly Staffing Procedure. |
Delegate Director |
Bi-weekly |
