Changes in Behavioral Health Supports for CBH Members
End of BHRS services, introduction of IBHS regulations, and regionalization of IBHS have changed the landscape of behavioral health services for CBH members. Terminology and positions like TSS and LC have been replaced, with new qualifications and supervision requirements. Summer 2021 supports will be different, and children attending camps will be supported by their assigned IBHS provider. Families can contact CBH Member Services for questions 24/7/365.
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Behavioral Health Supports for CBH Members Jessica Woods, PhD, BCBA-D CBH IBHS Clinical Coordinator jessica.woods@phila.gov
Introductions End of BHRS/new IBHS regulations will impact Summer 2021 Camp and community supports for CBH members Questions/Comments
End of Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS) Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) - new regulations issued by state of PA (OMHSAS) at end of 2019 Over the course of 2020, IBHS regulations were enacted, as previous BHRS services were winding down Effective Jan 17, 2021, BHRS has ended and ONLY IBHS Services are available to CBH members
What does this mean? Terminology and positions, such as TSS and LC, have been changed/replaced All positions have new regs for qualifications and supervision The new name and title for a direct support professional is Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) BHT s only work with one child Summer supports in 2021 will look and sound different than in past years
CBH Regionalization of IBHS With new IBHS regs, CBH issued a procurement (RFP) to contract with providers for services by region of the city 27 providers were selected to serve children based on where they live and go to school Providers assigned to region must accept all eligible children IBHS Services are now a 12-month service and providers must serve the child across ALL environments (home, school, and community)
Impact on Summer 2021 Children attending summer camps should be supported by their assigned IBHS provider IBHS Providers request Summer services via a Written Order to CBH There will NOT be separate arrangement for Group TSS as in past summers Families should be redirected to their provider for any support needs in the camp setting
QUESTIONS? FAMILIES CAN ALWAYS CONTACT CBH S MEMBER SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE 24/7/365 888-545-2600
