Programs and Services : For Children & Adolescents : Behavorial Health Rehabilitation Services : Admissions Process

Admissions Process

Admission Criteria

Child has DSM-IV Axis I mental health diagnosis: child's level of functioning is moderately to severely impaired at home, school, and/or in community: child I5 at risk for deterioration in functioning with less intensive treatment/support: parent/guardian agrees to actively support child's treatment by participating as a member of the interagency and treatment team, communicating with staff on a regular basis as needed, and working collaboratively to arrange community program participation.

Medical Necessity Criteria for BHRS

Axis I or Axis II Diagnosis
Clinic based treatment is not sufficient
Risk of safety to self and others manageable in community
Child needs services in the community (includes home school and/or community
Parents and child involved in treatment planning process and agreeable to community based treatment
Significant psychosocial stressors or medical condition increasing risk of declining functioning
Child being discharged from a higher level of care and needs community based treatment to sustain gains made
Time limited medication monitoring is needed in the community

Your child or adolescent can be referred by your family, school, social service agency, mental health providers, or other natural support. Feel free to contact us for an initial evaluation and to complete the referral.

To get started with BHRS, please call 717-279-2793.

Why I Should try Philhaven's Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services

Testimonial

“BSC displays excellent skills in the areas of communication, organization, creativity and teamwork. She demonstrates flexibility crucial to working with challenging students. BSC has developed and maintains a strong relationship with the students and she is always very respectful and caring towards them. BSC goes above and beyond to making sure her student is successful!”
- Philhaven BHRS Parent

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