Tucson Counseling Services

Counseling Services In Tucson

Evolved provides a continuum of Tucson counseling services that ensures all members are evaluated and provided services based upon their individual needs. The specific areas that demonstrate a continuum of care and services are as follows:

• Screening and Assessment: A screening and intake process is completed within 14 days of the initial visit. Member’s unique needs and preferences are identified and assessed into an individual treatment plan.
• Service Planning: An individualized service plan is created with each member within 14 days of entry to the Tucson counseling services program. Members are full participants in their planning process and goals and objectives are based upon their strengths and preferences for treatment. Goals are presented in client friendly language and are available to them upon request.
• Therapy Services: Members have available to them a masters level licensed clinician who will meet with members to build specific individual therapy goals. Therapy sessions are provided at least one time per month.
• Psychosocial Education: Psychosocial Education is available to each member in both group and individual formats based upon their specific need. Psychosocial interventions aim to build interpersonal communication, anger management, role performance, treatment compliance and communication skills.
• Progress Reviews Evolved will work with established referral treatment teams to update on member progress and to revise individualized plans as necessary. Staff are available telephonically or are able to travel (if enough notice is given) to referral agency.

Payment for Tucson Counseling Services

100% of the payment for services is due at the time of treatment unless the services are contracted. Cash, checks and money orders are accepted from individuals who self-pay for all or part of their services. A receipt will be issued for all types of payments, and all payments are recorded in a ledger and forwarded to the accounting department for data entry. Payment will be refunded to the client if a third party provides reimbursement to the agency. Requests for refunds are forwarded to the accounts receivable for administrative review and, if approved, refunds are paid no later than 30 days from the date of the request by a company check.

Discharge Planning and Criteria in our Tucson Counseling Services

Discharge planning happens throughout all phases of the Tucson Counseling Services programming. Members meet discharge criterion when their individual goals have been met, is unsuccessful due to inappropriate behavior, lack of attendance, or non-compliance with treatment plan. Individuals may also request discharge or move out of location or if an individual request to be transferred to an alternative agency for treatment. Additionally, if a member loses their funding source for the requested services they may be discharged.

Referral Criteria

Evolved will refer any member on the basis that we do not provide specific Tucson Counseling services for and will not maintain a waiting list.

Mechanisms to Address Special Population

Evolved address the special needs of members using an individual treatment planning process that highlights a person’s strengths, abilities need, preferences and desired outcomes. These individual treatment plans will be monitored and modified as appropriate with input from the member and their treatment team/ guardian.

Non-English-Speaking Members for Tucson Counseling Services

Evolved will make arrangements for translation services as necessary when appropriate to support the members treatment participation.

Accessibility: the evolved facility is in compliance with the requirements specified in section 504 of the American with disabilities Act. Evolved has been modified to support members with mobility impairment, sensory impairment, or other physical disability. There is an assessable path from parking lit to all facilities including access to restrooms, doorways, water coolers and meeting rooms.

Discontinuation of mental health Tucson Counseling Services

Under certain circumstances, it may become necessary for Evolved to discontinue or deny treatment or to transfer member from Evolved to other Tucson Counseling services.

It is the purpose of this policy to ensure the safety and well-being of members and staff and to maintain the therapeutic mission of the program.

Any decision that affects the members care will be communicated to the member and the referring treatment team. All forms and notices, including a right to appeal the agency decision will be provided to the affect member.

• Conditions under which treatment/ participation in a specific service may be discontinued or denied
• Threats or acts of violence towards staff r other members of the program
• Criminal behavior on agency property
• Use of alcohol or other drugs on agency property
• Inability or unwillingness to maintain attainable treatment goals.
• Ability but refusal to pay for services
• Inability to meet admission criteria
• A specific program is at capacity
• Refusal to sign necessary releases and other Tucson Counseling Services program paperwork necessary for continued treatment.