MST is an intensive family and community-based treatment that addresses the multiple determinants of serious antisocial behavior in juvenile offenders ages 11-17 years old. This level of care provides individual therapy in the home at the family's convenience. A cognitive behavioral therapy model is used in treating chronic, violent, or substance abusing juvenile offenders at high risk of out-of-home placement. Services are delivered 2 to 20 hours a week for 3-6 months. This level of care provides 24-hour crisis intervention for the duration of the program.
- Process:
- A psychiatrist or psychologist completes an evaluation prescribing Multisystemic Therapy.
- MBH Consumers: a Current list of providers can be obtained by clicking on the link or from Magellan Service Center via phone, Member line 1-866-238-2311 or Provider line 1-866-780-3368.
- The consumer, parent or case manager can contact a provider's office to schedule an appointment.
- An ISPT meeting (Interagency Service Planning Team) is held and request for authorization packet is submitted to MBH to determine medical necessity.
- This service requires an approval prior to starting.